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GX63 XFU

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,033 mi
Last recorded121,033 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX63 XFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 121,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Apr 2026 121,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2025 107,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 107,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 96,478 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 95,961 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 1/m limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,592 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 69,991 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 65,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2020 60,267 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

washer jets partially blocked but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,009 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs becoming worn

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,204 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,105 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,123 miles

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

Nearside slight damage to door mirror/loose.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 XFU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

GX63 XFU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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