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AE63 VJL

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,582 mi
Last recorded68,582 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 68,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 68,564 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 62,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,649 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 54,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,909 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,781 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,563 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 1 Sep 2017 31,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,815 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 VJL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AE63 VJL, 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

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What year was AE63 VJL registered?

AE63 VJL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 September 2013.

Is AE63 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 VJL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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