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LO13 NKF

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,575 mi
Last recorded87,575 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 87,575 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 87,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 82,206 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box repair leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 67,521 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 67,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 60,456 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 60,455 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 54,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,955 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 43,169 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 43,169 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 37,916 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 32,717 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 32,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,989 miles

os and ns front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear 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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LO13 NKF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NKF, 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 LO13 NKF registered?

LO13 NKF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is LO13 NKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO13 NKF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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