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DU63 XPW

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,779 mi
Last recorded112,779 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU63 XPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 112,779 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 90,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 78,842 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 65,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 52,452 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 52,445 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,575 miles

Both front tyre's wearing on inner edges prematurely.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 43,531 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))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,082 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 34,082 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 22,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 19,529 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 17,422 miles

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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DU63 XPW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 DU63 XPW, 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 DU63 XPW registered?

DU63 XPW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is DU63 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU63 XPW 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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