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LR13 JBV

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,385 mi
Last recorded174,385 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 JBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 174,385 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 170,621 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 166,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 3mm and slight edge wear 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad appears to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

auxiliary drive belt badly perished/cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2023 162,374 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 162,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 159,118 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded losing outer coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded losing outer coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 155,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on centre band 225/45 r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 153,439 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 148,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 225/45 zr17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 142,132 miles

exhaust emission too clean to register

Fail 30 Apr 2018 142,132 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust emission too clean to register

Pass 17 Nov 2017 138,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 138,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 127,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 118,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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LR13 JBV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR13 JBV, 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 LR13 JBV registered?

LR13 JBV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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