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NL13 LZP

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,559 mi
Last recorded201,559 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 LZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 201,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 182,834 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 165,502 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2023 152,243 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 152,243 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 136,412 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 136,412 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 118,194 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2021 118,193 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2020 98,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 79,861 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 79,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 63,431 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 47,574 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 35,900 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

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 LZP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 LZP, 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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NL13 LZP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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