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AV63 EWS

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,857 mi
Last recorded124,857 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV63 EWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 124,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 114,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 103,810 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 99,139 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 89,225 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 89,218 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 84,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 79,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on extreme inner edge.. (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

wear lips present on edges of both front brake discs..

Pass 19 Dec 2018 67,074 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner section.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

wear lips developing on edges of both front brake discs.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 54,881 miles

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,200 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,953 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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AV63 EWS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AV63 EWS, 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 AV63 EWS registered?

AV63 EWS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is AV63 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV63 EWS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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