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LM63 NVU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,973 mi
Last recorded96,973 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM63 NVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 96,973 miles

DAMP AROUND FILLER NECK

Pass 20 Jan 2025 72,234 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 69,334 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 69,334 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 65,422 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 65,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Nov 2022 65,376 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 3 Nov 2021 55,976 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Fail 2 Nov 2021 55,973 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,357 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 48,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 43,554 miles

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

Nearside daytime running lamp insecure

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,967 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 29,659 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 29,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 20,335 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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LM63 NVU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LM63 NVU, 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 LM63 NVU registered?

LM63 NVU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is LM63 NVU safe to buy?

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