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BD63 EMJ

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,219 mi
Last recorded162,219 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 EMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 162,219 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 149,003 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 137,042 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 124,331 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 124,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 113,331 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,328 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 96,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 96,390 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,401 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,809 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,521 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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BD63 EMJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EMJ, 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 BD63 EMJ registered?

BD63 EMJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is BD63 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 EMJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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