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OU13 LDO

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,866 mi
Last recorded75,866 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 LDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 75,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 65,119 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 65,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 57,865 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 49,456 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 5 Feb 2020 46,413 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,392 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 40,392 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,491 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 18,638 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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OU13 LDO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OU13 LDO, 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 OU13 LDO registered?

OU13 LDO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is OU13 LDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU13 LDO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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