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BG63 TPU

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,469 mi
Last recorded52,469 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 TPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 52,469 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 51,349 miles

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,814 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,188 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 48,023 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 42,373 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 41,978 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.55 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 39,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 36,530 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 32,612 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,553 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 21,927 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 15,920 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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BG63 TPU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BG63 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

BG63 TPU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is BG63 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 TPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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