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WS11 LJS

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,840 mi
Last recorded132,840 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS11 LJS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 132,840 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 118,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 102,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 88,121 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,337 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,613 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 47,613 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 47,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,502 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,562 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 30,562 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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WS11 LJS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WS11 LJS, 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 WS11 LJS registered?

WS11 LJS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2013.

Is WS11 LJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WS11 LJS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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