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FJ63 XLS

2013 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,426 mi
Last recorded35,426 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 XLS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 35,426 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 35,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 34,107 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 34,107 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 32,341 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 32,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 29,300 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 26,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 24,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 22,473 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 22,133 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 19,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 18,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 14,745 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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FJ63 XLS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ63 XLS, 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 FJ63 XLS registered?

FJ63 XLS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is FJ63 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ63 XLS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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