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CV63 CPY

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,074 mi
Last recorded168,074 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV63 CPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 168,074 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 168,074 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 155,578 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 155,565 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2024 145,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 136,267 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 123,149 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 123,149 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 110,992 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 109,989 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 100,671 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 88,168 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,649 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 58,984 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 58,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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CV63 CPY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CV63 CPY, 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 CV63 CPY registered?

CV63 CPY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 November 2013.

Is CV63 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV63 CPY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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