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LJ63 BHF

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,960 mi
Last recorded99,960 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge(borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 99,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge(borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 95,761 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 88,016 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 88,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,927 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 80,927 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,379 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 73,379 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,402 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 63,781 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 11 Nov 2019 63,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 53,262 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,427 miles

Front offside and nearside brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre is wearing bald on inner tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs showing signs of wear (3.5.1i)

Rear offside and nearside brake pads low

Pass 15 Oct 2016 31,438 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 BHF 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 66.7%.

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 BHF, 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 BHF registered?

LJ63 BHF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 October 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ63 BHF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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