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R17 LGB

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,705 mi
Last recorded145,705 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 LGB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 145,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 134,973 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 121,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 121,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 108,097 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,747 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,126 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 75,126 miles

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

Nearside Front marker light not working

Offside Front play in inner cv joint

Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,326 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 52,313 miles

Central Front Oil leak Oil leak from front of engine area ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,668 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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R17 LGB is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc 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 R17 LGB, 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 R17 LGB registered?

R17 LGB is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 2013.

Is R17 LGB safe to buy?

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