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HX63 EXL

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,771 mi
Last recorded104,771 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX63 EXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 104,771 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 104,768 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 104,766 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,280 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 99,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn slightly more on outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r tyre perished slightly / worn slightly more on edge

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s/r suspension lower arm outer bush worn/ perished slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n//sf and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s/r suspension lower arm outer bush perished slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and misshaped inner edge/ cut outer side wall but not to ply/ cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2022 70,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and misshaped inner edge/ cut outer side wall but not to ply/ cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f wheel arch liner slightly insecure

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,916 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

rear tyres feathering slightly inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 49,262 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,619 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 41,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,299 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall starting to crack

Offside Front tyre outer wall starting to crack

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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HX63 EXL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HX63 EXL, 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 HX63 EXL registered?

HX63 EXL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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