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LV13 YGO

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,699 mi
Last recorded76,699 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 YGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 76,699 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 76,699 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 67,876 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 62,523 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 62,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 50,067 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 50,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,453 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 44,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 35,117 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 32,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,814 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 30,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,665 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 26,572 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,036 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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LV13 YGO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LV13 YGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV13 YGO registered?

LV13 YGO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is LV13 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 YGO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV13 YGO have outstanding finance?

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