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EU63 WGP

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,555 mi
Last recorded126,555 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU63 WGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 126,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 126,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod has slight play ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp defective/ broken

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 105,969 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Headlamp + Position Lamp Malfunction Message Illuminated; Both Operating as Normal

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn on Inner + Outer Edge, Advise to Change Soon - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 105,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

Headlamp + Position Lamp Malfunction Message Illuminated; Both Operating as Normal

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn on Inner + Outer Edge, Advise to Change Soon - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 80,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f headlamp lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre starting to perish and sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre o/s/r tyre has a nail in it ()

Fail 24 Apr 2023 80,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f headlamp lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre starting to perish and sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre o/s/r tyre has a nail in it ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 65,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on 2 mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s mirror cracked ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on 2 mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front o/s/f tyre has a screw in it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre on 3 mm and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 65,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on 2 mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s mirror cracked ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on 2 mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front o/s/f tyre has a screw in it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre on 3 mm and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,687 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 55,687 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

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))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,808 miles

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

service light on

Fail 5 Jul 2019 43,808 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

service light on

Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,497 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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EU63 WGP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EU63 WGP, 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 EU63 WGP registered?

EU63 WGP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is EU63 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU63 WGP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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