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KS63 AHL

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,575 mi
Last recorded73,575 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS63 AHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 73,575 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,761 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,232 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 72,229 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,626 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 70,197 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 70,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,623 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 58,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 52,214 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 52,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,934 miles

front pads and discs worn/low at time of test.

o/s/f headlamp damp inside not affecting aim or pattern at time of test.

o/s/r tyre low tread and slightly lumpy not to x/s at time of test.

rear inner pads low not below limits at time of test.

Fail 9 Jan 2019 44,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/r17 Pirelli p7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front pads and discs worn/low at time of test.

o/s/f headlamp damp inside not affecting aim or pattern at time of test.

o/s/r tyre low tread and slightly lumpy not to x/s at time of test.

rear inner pads low not below limits at time of test.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,370 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 34,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,288 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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KS63 AHL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KS63 AHL, 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 KS63 AHL registered?

KS63 AHL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is KS63 AHL safe to buy?

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