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NL13 LYW

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,255 mi
Last recorded158,255 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 LYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 158,255 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 141,403 miles

Front Coil spring corroded *BOTH FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *WORN TO 2MM AND WORN ON EDGES* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded *BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 141,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating *BOTH REAR BRAKES FLUCTUATING* (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded *BOTH FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *WORN TO 2MM AND WORN ON EDGES* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded *BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 112,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 98,059 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre worn on egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 98,059 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre worn on egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 76,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 31,108 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 31,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre on 0mm inside edge, outside the testable area/tread

Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,211 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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NL13 LYW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NL13 LYW, 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 NL13 LYW registered?

NL13 LYW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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