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AE63 JOH

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,198 mi
Last recorded152,198 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 JOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 152,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 145,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 145,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 138,046 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 124,999 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 117,142 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 117,131 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 109,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 102,958 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,557 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 83,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,521 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,342 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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AE63 JOH is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 AE63 JOH, 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 AE63 JOH registered?

AE63 JOH is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2013.

Is AE63 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 JOH 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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