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RF13 LBG

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,411 mi
Last recorded71,411 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF13 LBG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 71,411 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 71,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 59,038 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 46,408 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 34,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 32,480 miles

factory covers restricting view of some components

Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 28,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 25,285 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,948 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 17,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 13,647 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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RF13 LBG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RF13 LBG, 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 RF13 LBG registered?

RF13 LBG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is RF13 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF13 LBG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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