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EY63 FHC

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,353 mi
Last recorded125,353 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY63 FHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 125,353 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and worn on inner edge-close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 125,345 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and worn on inner edge-close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 123,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 123,405 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 120,437 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 120,432 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 113,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 106,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2022 106,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2021 97,437 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2021 97,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2020 84,737 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 78,348 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,795 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,646 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 64,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,417 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EY63 FHC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EY63 FHC, 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 EY63 FHC registered?

EY63 FHC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is EY63 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY63 FHC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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