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LM13 HLU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,599 mi
Last recorded128,599 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 HLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 128,599 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive vacuum pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 118,632 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 118,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,639 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,385 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,412 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,053 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 64,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,834 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,865 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45ZR17 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45ZR17 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 34,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45ZR17 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45ZR17 97Y (4.1.E.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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LM13 HLU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LM13 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

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

Is LM13 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 HLU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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