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DE63 CTY

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

222,219 mi
Last recorded222,219 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 CTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 222,219 miles

Central stop lamp inop

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 31 Oct 2024 214,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2024 214,515 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken very close to tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 207,227 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end has very slight play ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear o/s and n/s indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 190,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 183,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 167,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 153,254 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 4 Oct 2018 141,863 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 141,763 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,241 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,406 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 CTY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CTY, 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 CTY registered?

DE63 CTY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DE63 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 CTY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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