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AO63 CLY

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,373 mi
Last recorded112,373 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 CLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 112,373 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 112,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,232 miles

"ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN MFD

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded UPPER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

SMOKE EMISSIONS PLATE VALUE OF 0.60 ONLY JUST MET

Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,251 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged glass scratched and deteriorated ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 88,179 miles

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged glass scratched and deteriorated ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,863 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 58,259 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 58,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 53,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 46,940 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 32,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 21,504 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 11,433 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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AO63 CLY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 AO63 CLY, 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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AO63 CLY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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