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DA63 DYV

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,106 mi
Last recorded129,106 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 DYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 129,106 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 111,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,680 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 96,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 77,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 77,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 56,748 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,617 miles

Both front and osr tyres cracking in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,080 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,359 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 34,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .55 on plate (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 26,147 miles

Rear tyres cracking

engine only just passed smoke test

Pass 4 Jan 2018 16,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 16,505 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 16,498 miles

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

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted

Internal headlight adjuster moved to re-check aim

N/S/R tyre has sidewall damage, also cracked & perished

O/S/F tyre worn close to limit

O/S/R tyre cracks in tread area

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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DA63 DYV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White 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 DA63 DYV, 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 DA63 DYV registered?

DA63 DYV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 2013.

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The MOT history for DA63 DYV 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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