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BG63 VTP

2013 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,155 mi
Last recorded142,155 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 VTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 142,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 131,609 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 122,606 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,218 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 111,215 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 96,051 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 96,051 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 61,462 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 61,459 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,299 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 39,235 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,784 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 VTP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

BG63 VTP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is BG63 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 VTP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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