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BD63 BCX

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,692 mi
Last recorded90,692 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 BCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 90,692 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 90,692 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 87,980 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 84,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 79,888 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,215 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 74,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 65,686 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,660 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,905 miles

both rear tyres worn inner and outer edges

nsf tyre worn inner edge

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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BD63 BCX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 BD63 BCX, 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 BD63 BCX registered?

BD63 BCX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is BD63 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 BCX 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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