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LO13 MDX

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,771 mi
Last recorded37,771 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 MDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 37,771 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 37,558 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 37,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 36,840 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,655 miles

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

Front Front bumper is damaged and radiator is not secure on its mounts

Fail 3 Aug 2019 35,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Front bumper is damaged and radiator is not secure on its mounts

Bonnet will not open, Items not checked under the bonnet

Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,834 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 33,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cut in sidewall [NO CORDS SHOWING}

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

Offside Rear Outer Cut in sidewall [NO CORDS SHOWING}

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge [NO CORDS SHOWING} (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear side wall cut but no exposed cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 22,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear side wall cut but no exposed cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme inside edge (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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LO13 MDX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LO13 MDX, 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 LO13 MDX registered?

LO13 MDX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is LO13 MDX safe to buy?

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