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VE62 LFF

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,588 mi
Last recorded188,588 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 LFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 188,588 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 188,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 178,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside side repeater lamp full of water

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 178,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside side repeater lamp full of water

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 172,160 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 165,807 miles

Nearside Mirror indicator has water inside and discoloured

Nearside Rear Tyre has signs on inside sidewall of being ran flat at some point

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2022 165,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror indicator has water inside and discoloured

Nearside Rear Tyre has signs on inside sidewall of being ran flat at some point

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2021 156,070 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s daytime running light fault

Pass 19 Oct 2020 148,124 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 140,483 miles

Drive belt cracked

Front Wipers judder

Fuel filler neck damp

Leak from washer bottle area

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Mirror indicator cracked and water inside

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 140,483 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive belt cracked

Front Wipers judder

Fuel filler neck damp

Knocking from steering when shaking side to side

Leak from washer bottle area

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Mirror indicator cracked and water inside

Offside Front Tyre bald inside edge and near cords

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 130,669 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 130,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear flasher bulbs faded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 116,717 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 105,134 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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VE62 LFF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE62 LFF, 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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VE62 LFF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 January 2013.

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