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GU63 FYM

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,569 mi
Last recorded134,569 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU63 FYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 134,569 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 127,701 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 127,701 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 125,261 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 125,261 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,431 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,298 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,930 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 67,930 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,237 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 54,237 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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 7 Apr 2017 39,475 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FYM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

GU63 FYM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 2013.

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