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LM63 VBC

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,321 mi
Last recorded116,321 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM63 VBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 116,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 105,846 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 97,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,885 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 87,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 77,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 72,570 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 66,785 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 66,785 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LM63 VBC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc 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 LM63 VBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM63 VBC registered?

LM63 VBC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 November 2013.

Is LM63 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM63 VBC 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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