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AO63 ZHC

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,134 mi
Last recorded39,134 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 ZHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 39,134 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 39,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 37,044 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 37,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight age cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 34,833 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight age cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 29,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,642 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 25,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,097 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 22,096 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 18,958 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Mar 2018 18,958 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Mar 2017 13,704 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 ZHC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHC, 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 AO63 ZHC registered?

AO63 ZHC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is AO63 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO63 ZHC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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