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FJ63 XLY

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,737 mi
Last recorded103,737 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 XLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 103,737 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 103,733 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,672 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 98,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2024 92,604 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 92,604 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Steering arm locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added screen wash to bottle (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,424 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 79,424 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,931 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers not allowing inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2022 69,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers not allowing inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,112 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2021 58,112 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 45,452 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 45,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 31,723 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 31,717 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,567 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,249 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 XLY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

FJ63 XLY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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