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DE63 ZVK

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,774 mi
Last recorded84,774 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 84,774 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 8 May 2026 84,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2025 80,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 80,764 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 74,979 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 74,978 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog/ DTR light missing

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 70,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 66,325 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2021 66,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm, inner ball-joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,237 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder plus crackingin tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,920 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,207 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 53,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,582 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,034 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ZVK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE63 ZVK registered?

DE63 ZVK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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