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LL13 LEU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,058 mi
Last recorded126,058 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL13 LEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 126,058 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 125,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,313 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 115,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 106,770 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyres low on inner edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 94,008 miles

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

engine under-tray damage

Fail 19 May 2021 94,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine under-tray damage

Pass 12 Jun 2020 82,751 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 82,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2019 62,783 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 62,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2018 43,932 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 43,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2017 32,670 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 32,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 24,024 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 24,024 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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LL13 LEU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LL13 LEU, 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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LL13 LEU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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