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BG63 TRV

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,100 mi
Last recorded31,100 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 TRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 31,100 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 30,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 30,176 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 29,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 29,771 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 29,191 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 28,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 28,510 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 28,331 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 26,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 22,315 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall scuffed.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 21,952 miles

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed

Fail 23 Nov 2017 21,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed

Pass 9 Nov 2016 16,302 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 TRV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

BG63 TRV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is BG63 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 TRV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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