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OU13 LGV

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,165 mi
Last recorded92,165 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 LGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 92,165 miles

offside and nearside of screen marked by wiper blades

Fail 5 Dec 2025 92,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside of screen marked by wiper blades

Pass 11 Dec 2024 86,910 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 86,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 80,411 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,387 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,959 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 76,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,935 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 74,935 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,996 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 63,996 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 53,041 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 53,041 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 42,750 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 28,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,335 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 LGV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU13 LGV registered?

OU13 LGV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is OU13 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU13 LGV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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