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AY63 ERO

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,244 mi
Last recorded166,244 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 ERO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 166,244 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 166,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2024 152,160 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 152,158 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 152,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 136,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 116,912 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,925 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,045 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,062 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both) (205/50/17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 27,724 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,868 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 22,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AY63 ERO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY63 ERO, 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 AY63 ERO registered?

AY63 ERO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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The MOT history for AY63 ERO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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