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DY63 ORH

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,834 mi
Last recorded137,834 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 ORH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 137,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 129,640 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 121,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 114,774 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 114,091 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,508 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 95,486 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 76,027 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,923 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,740 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,153 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,608 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,857 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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DY63 ORH is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 DY63 ORH, 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

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What year was DY63 ORH registered?

DY63 ORH is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 2013.

Is DY63 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 ORH 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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