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AY63 ESU

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,184 mi
Last recorded124,184 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 ESU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 124,184 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 115,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 115,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 102,870 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slightly worn/coil spring slightly misaligned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,467 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,537 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,217 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,251 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,426 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,935 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,992 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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AY63 ESU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 AY63 ESU, 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 AY63 ESU registered?

AY63 ESU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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The MOT history for AY63 ESU 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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