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GX63 OJY

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,129 mi
Last recorded134,129 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX63 OJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 134,129 miles

Off side front inner wheel arch trim is damaged.

Pass 30 Oct 2024 124,603 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Both rear tyres are perishing.

Near side front side marker is not working.

Fail 30 Oct 2024 124,603 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Both rear tyres are perishing.

Near side front side marker is not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 115,556 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 115,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,190 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,953 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 99,953 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,242 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 79,309 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread is cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,275 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 62,275 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,322 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,711 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 45,711 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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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GX63 OJY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 GX63 OJY, 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 GX63 OJY registered?

GX63 OJY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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The MOT history for GX63 OJY 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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