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OU13 LFE

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,855 mi
Last recorded181,855 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 181,855 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 181,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 174,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 169,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 160,265 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 149,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 141,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 135,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,829 miles

n/s/r tyre near wear bars and uneven inner tread

o/s/f tyre near wear bars and low inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2019 110,829 miles

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

n/s/r tyre near wear bars and uneven inner tread

o/s/f tyre near wear bars and low inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,828 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

SCREW IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 6 Mar 2018 86,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

SCREW IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,961 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 39,145 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 39,145 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f & n/s/f (1.8)

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 LFE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 OU13 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

OU13 LFE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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