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KM63 GZH

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,564 mi
Last recorded193,564 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM63 GZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 193,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin across rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak at top of engine

Fail 11 Mar 2026 193,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin across rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak at top of engine

Pass 27 Mar 2025 185,489 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Minor damage to NSF bumper & headlamp , headlamp aim reset during test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 185,489 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Minor damage to NSF bumper & headlamp , headlamp aim reset during test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 167,591 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 167,410 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 150,466 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 150,402 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 138,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 133,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,835 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 120,835 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 108,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 96,255 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 50,766 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2016 50,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs lipped/worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped

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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KM63 GZH is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 KM63 GZH, 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 KM63 GZH registered?

KM63 GZH is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2013.

Is KM63 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM63 GZH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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