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FY63 TLO

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,352 mi
Last recorded124,352 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 TLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 124,352 miles

fuel tank filler pipe damp

Pass 1 May 2024 117,739 miles

fuel tank/filler pipe damp

Fail 1 May 2024 117,731 miles

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

fuel tank/filler pipe damp

Pass 13 May 2023 116,031 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 107,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,813 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 77,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,826 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,857 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp/reflector cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2018 51,855 miles

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp/reflector cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,496 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,437 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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FY63 TLO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red 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 FY63 TLO, 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 FY63 TLO registered?

FY63 TLO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is FY63 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY63 TLO 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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