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GX63 XEB

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,301 mi
Last recorded81,301 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX63 XEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 81,301 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 81,301 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 77,397 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 77,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,286 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 64,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,725 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 49,832 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,914 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,947 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 20,684 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 20,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 17,332 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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GX63 XEB is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

GX63 XEB is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is GX63 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX63 XEB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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