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LX13 UWM

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,616 mi
Last recorded147,616 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 UWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 147,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feeding flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feeding flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 129,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe white powder under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe white powder under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material white powder under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer protection rubber sleeve cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer protecting sleeve cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake travel getting high

Fail 24 Jan 2024 107,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer protection rubber sleeve cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer protecting sleeve cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake travel getting high

Pass 12 Jan 2023 97,101 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,423 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 89,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 83,255 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 83,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,228 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,567 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 60,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,084 miles

all four tyres worn on inner & outer edge due to under inflation

both rear tyres worn close to treadwear indicators & have multiple cracking of tread

Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,280 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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LX13 UWM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 LX13 UWM, 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 LX13 UWM registered?

LX13 UWM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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