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VE13 LVN

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,936 mi
Last recorded74,936 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 LVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 74,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 73,600 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 73,359 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Stand off bracket missing on shock absorber to hold ABS wire away from tyre. (1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 73,349 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Stand off bracket missing on shock absorber to hold ABS wire away from tyre. (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,811 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,478 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,474 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 56,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,303 miles

vehicle wet at time of test

both mirrors faulty

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 38,303 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both mirrors faulty

under trays fitted

vehicle wet at time of test

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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VE13 LVN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VE13 LVN, 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

How do I check the history of VE13 LVN?

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What year was VE13 LVN registered?

VE13 LVN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 August 2013.

Is VE13 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE13 LVN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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