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GX63 XFA

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,313 mi
Last recorded85,313 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX63 XFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 85,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,239 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 81,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 77,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and o/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 77,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and o/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,197 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 71,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,163 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 63,810 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 63,810 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

chip zone a not bigger than 10mm

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 51,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,011 miles

both rear tyres starting to misshape

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 XFA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

GX63 XFA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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