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EK63 HGU

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,582 mi
Last recorded65,582 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 HGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,582 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 57,777 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 57,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,111 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 46,108 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,805 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 38,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,143 miles

N/S/F Tyre has sidewall damage but no cords are exposed.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 30,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre has sidewall damage but no cords are exposed.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,924 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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EK63 HGU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK63 HGU, 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 EK63 HGU registered?

EK63 HGU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 October 2013.

Is EK63 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK63 HGU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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