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LO13 WUD

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,146 mi
Last recorded102,146 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 WUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,146 miles

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess timing end (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 102,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess timing end (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 91,267 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 91,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO TEST WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 68,704 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 56,604 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 56,604 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 50,312 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,038 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,993 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 43,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,075 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 29,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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 WUD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WUD, 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 WUD registered?

LO13 WUD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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