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DF63 BZW

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,419 mi
Last recorded124,419 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF63 BZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 124,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 115,481 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 115,346 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 106,301 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2023 100,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,501 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 93,501 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,553 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 71,357 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 71,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,797 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Wipers smearing

Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,670 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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DF63 BZW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF63 BZW, 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

How do I check the history of DF63 BZW?

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What year was DF63 BZW registered?

DF63 BZW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is DF63 BZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF63 BZW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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