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LJ63 BFX

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,471 mi
Last recorded129,471 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 BFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 129,471 miles

Central exhaust hanger rusty

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 129,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central exhaust hanger rusty

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 119,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray not fully secured

Pass 12 Jun 2024 107,259 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 94,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 80,921 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2022 80,921 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 59,819 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 48,080 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 48,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,289 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 2 Oct 2017 29,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,179 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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LJ63 BFX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ63 BFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ63 BFX registered?

LJ63 BFX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ63 BFX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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