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DE63 FYV

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,159 mi
Last recorded106,159 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 FYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 106,159 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 103,731 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 103,731 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 97,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 93,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 85,550 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,392 miles

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

hard to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,172 miles

Rear Nail in tyre Both rear

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 60,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre Both rear

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 41,614 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 22,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 16,928 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2016 16,927 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 FYV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

DE63 FYV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2013.

Is DE63 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 FYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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