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LS63 LMF

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,701 mi
Last recorded149,701 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS63 LMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 149,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 149,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 139,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer cover (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer cover (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 129,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 122,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 111,241 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))

Pass 18 May 2021 102,535 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 102,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm

Pass 9 May 2019 85,769 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 85,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 73,780 miles

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

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 25 May 2017 58,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,198 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

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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LS63 LMF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LS63 LMF, 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 LS63 LMF registered?

LS63 LMF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is LS63 LMF safe to buy?

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