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DX63 DVC

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,099 mi
Last recorded119,099 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX63 DVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 119,099 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 107,204 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 107,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,151 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 96,149 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and devoid on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,159 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 76,247 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 76,246 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,668 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,668 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,486 miles

to clean for emissions print out

Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,055 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 45,055 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,357 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Fail 29 Aug 2017 40,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 18 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,748 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 31,748 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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DX63 DVC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DX63 DVC, 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 DX63 DVC registered?

DX63 DVC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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