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BG63 GFA

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,084 mi
Last recorded120,084 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 GFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 120,084 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2025 117,161 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 114,218 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Jul 2023 107,749 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 107,749 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 101,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 101,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 95,453 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,235 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,426 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,937 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 77,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Firestone 20555R16 95V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,877 miles

Engine cover Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre minor cuts

Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

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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BG63 GFA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG63 GFA, 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 BG63 GFA registered?

BG63 GFA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is BG63 GFA safe to buy?

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