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DE63 CSO

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,484 mi
Last recorded171,484 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 CSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 171,484 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 171,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 160,637 miles

Front Lower coolant hose insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front amber corner lamp dim

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 145,252 miles

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

Nearside Front lower ball joint boot split

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 137,527 miles

Front engine under tray loose

Nearside Front clip on lower ball joint loose

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,408 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 100,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017
Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 52,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DE63 CSO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DE63 CSO, 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 DE63 CSO registered?

DE63 CSO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 October 2013.

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