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LT13 LJC

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,674 mi
Last recorded95,674 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 LJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 95,674 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 89,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 82,910 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 76,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 69,829 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,768 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 67,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,371 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 67,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,164 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,464 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,823 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside and outside and showing 3 mm

Fail 13 Apr 2018 41,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside and outside and showing 3 mm

Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,991 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,119 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 LJC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LT13 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

LT13 LJC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is LT13 LJC safe to buy?

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