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LM13 WZU

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,841 mi
Last recorded199,841 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 WZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 199,841 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 187,822 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))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 187,820 miles

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

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

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 26 Apr 2024 178,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 168,611 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 168,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 159,609 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 159,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 147,621 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 28 Apr 2020 138,496 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front wiper blades smeary in use

Pass 30 Mar 2019 114,175 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

front wiper blades smeary in use

Fail 30 Mar 2019 114,175 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

front wiper blades smeary in use

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and nail in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 94,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs done kd adj headlamp aim (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high prs done kd adj headlamp aim (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,962 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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 WZU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

LM13 WZU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2013.

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