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DE63 CTO

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 CTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,094 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened OSF Macpherson strut top mount slightly rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 70,082 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NSF Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened OSF Macpherson strut top mount slightly rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,593 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy in operation. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 68,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy in operation. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 68,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 67,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under-tray loose

Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 65,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge/shoulder bold close to cords been exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,438 miles

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

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2018 63,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,688 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake discs badly corroded and worn

both front brakes fluctuating

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

both front wipers smudging the windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2017 58,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake discs badly corroded and worn

both front brakes fluctuating

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

both front wipers smudging the windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,889 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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DE63 CTO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

DE63 CTO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 October 2013.

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