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GU63 ATZ

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,129 mi
Last recorded99,129 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU63 ATZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 99,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 99,098 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 87,588 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 87,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,447 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald // 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge near bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 84,334 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald // 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge near bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 75,178 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,315 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,504 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 63,372 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray insecure replaced missing fixing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 55,410 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,071 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tiebar bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 44,013 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tiebar bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 23,461 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,656 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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GU63 ATZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GU63 ATZ, 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 GU63 ATZ registered?

GU63 ATZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is GU63 ATZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU63 ATZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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