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LN12 SAM

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,750 mi
Last recorded87,750 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 SAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,750 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 15 Dec 2023 78,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 69,703 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 66,333 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 16 Dec 2019 56,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin surface corrosion on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,919 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,224 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 35,542 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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LN12 SAM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LN12 SAM, 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 LN12 SAM registered?

LN12 SAM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is LN12 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 SAM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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