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T70 LJA

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,168 mi
Last recorded121,168 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 LJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 121,168 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 107,330 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 80,025 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,427 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 52,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 48,869 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,525 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 44,858 miles

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2021 45,858 miles

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

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 40,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 36,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres worn beyond service standards on inside edges

Pass 15 Jan 2018 29,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 19,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 10,154 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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T70 LJA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T70 LJA, 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 T70 LJA registered?

T70 LJA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is T70 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T70 LJA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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