MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front of vehicle has accident damage
Emission control equipment obviously modified DPF pressure pipes removed (8.2.2.1 (a))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front of vehicle has accident damage
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Offside Front damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Body panel slightly loose front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Body panel slightly loose front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres worn low on edges and on 2mm tread depth.
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE63 PBU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?
DE63 PBU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2013.
Is DE63 PBU safe to buy?
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