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DF63 CAA

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,332 mi
Last recorded94,332 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF63 CAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 94,332 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 94,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 94,304 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,414 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 24 Apr 2025 93,414 miles

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2024 86,418 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 82,943 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 82,934 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 76,476 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 73,415 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 73,415 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 72,329 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,888 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,919 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wipers smearing

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 CAA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CAA, 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 DF63 CAA registered?

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

Is DF63 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF63 CAA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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