CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY63 BGU

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,265 mi
Last recorded102,265 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 102,265 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 99,327 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 99,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 96,633 miles

Emissions too clean

Exhaust corroded

Vehicle fitted with undertrays limiting view on some components

Fail 13 Dec 2023 96,631 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions too clean

Exhaust corroded

Vehicle fitted with undertrays limiting view on some components

Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 80,951 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,139 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,373 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 61,303 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 51,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,330 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY63 BGU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY63 BGU, 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 DY63 BGU?

You can check the full history of DY63 BGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY63 BGU registered?

DY63 BGU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is DY63 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 BGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY63 BGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY63 BGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.