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LM13 AWV

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,424 mi
Last recorded167,424 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 AWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 167,424 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 157,442 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 144,098 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 144,090 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability both links snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 127,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 114,244 miles

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Nearside Front outline marker light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2021 106,690 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

slight corrosion back box

Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion back box

Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 72,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LM13 AWV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM13 AWV, 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 LM13 AWV registered?

LM13 AWV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is LM13 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 AWV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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