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FN63 VLP

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,526 mi
Last recorded122,526 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN63 VLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 122,526 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2025 122,526 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2024 111,055 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2024 111,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 103,039 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,969 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,312 miles

Offside Rear tyre has high/low wear to inner shoulder

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear high/low wear to inner shoulder

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,780 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to minimum tread depth bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to minimum tread depth bars (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 53,594 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Fail 9 Sep 2017 53,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,725 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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FN63 VLP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FN63 VLP, 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 FN63 VLP registered?

FN63 VLP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is FN63 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN63 VLP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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