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FN63 VLU

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,576 mi
Last recorded83,576 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN63 VLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 83,576 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 83,443 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 81,387 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 67,054 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 38,093 miles

under trays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Pass 15 Aug 2020 30,990 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,193 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,225 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 23,225 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 19,070 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 19,070 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,210 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

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 VLU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

FN63 VLU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is FN63 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN63 VLU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN63 VLU have outstanding finance?

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