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LT13 JPU

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,622 mi
Last recorded170,622 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 JPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 170,622 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 170,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 141,511 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 141,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 120,552 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 104,298 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 67,984 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,522 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,218 miles

Nearside Rear sight side wall damage on tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2018 29,282 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 16,130 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 16,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,077 miles

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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LT13 JPU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 LT13 JPU, 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 LT13 JPU registered?

LT13 JPU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is LT13 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT13 JPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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