CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD63 ELX

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,173 mi
Last recorded119,173 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 ELX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 119,173 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door wont open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 119,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on edges, also has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door wont open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 111,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 104,763 miles

Engine Coolant level on minimum

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,910 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 88,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges,and stone damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,440 miles

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

Rear both tyres worn on both edges

engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,549 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,335 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 3 Dec 2017 66,249 miles

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,596 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD63 ELX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc 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 ELX, 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

How do I check the history of BD63 ELX?

You can check the full history of BD63 ELX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD63 ELX registered?

BD63 ELX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 December 2013.

Is BD63 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 ELX 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.

Does BD63 ELX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD63 ELX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.