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FT63 EYM

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,323 mi
Last recorded127,323 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 EYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 127,323 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 116,870 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 116,863 miles

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

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 105,524 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 105,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 94,494 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 94,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2022 82,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,329 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 75,307 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,380 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,128 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,548 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing close to wear markers

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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FT63 EYM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 FT63 EYM, 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 FT63 EYM registered?

FT63 EYM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is FT63 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 EYM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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