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FL63 KZA

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,611 mi
Last recorded156,611 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL63 KZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 156,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 156,611 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 156,592 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt missing centre seat belt (7.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 148,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 137,442 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 123,481 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 108,439 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,963 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 93,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 79,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 61,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,395 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,351 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,345 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Middle seat belt (5.2.5a)

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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FL63 KZA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL63 KZA, 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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FL63 KZA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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