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GK63 FUP

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,421 mi
Last recorded140,421 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK63 FUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 140,421 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 133,078 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 124,010 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 124,010 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 109,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 100,034 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,896 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,401 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,401 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,680 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,629 miles

Offside Rear tyre has flat spots

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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GK63 FUP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GK63 FUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK63 FUP registered?

GK63 FUP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 2013.

Is GK63 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK63 FUP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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