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LK13 LLT

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,369 mi
Last recorded104,369 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 LLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 104,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing damage

manufacturer body covers fitted to underside

Fail 9 Oct 2025 104,369 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing damage

manufacturer body covers fitted to underside

Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damage

Fail 2 Oct 2024 98,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,751 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 80,751 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,995 miles

Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor but there

Offside head lamp beam pattern poor but there

Fail 4 Sep 2019 77,995 miles

Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor but there

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside head lamp beam pattern poor but there

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,567 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 65,567 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wipers poor

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,348 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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LK13 LLT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 LK13 LLT, 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 LK13 LLT registered?

LK13 LLT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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