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KU63 TEV

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,369 mi
Last recorded166,369 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU63 TEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 166,369 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 165,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 162,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 162,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 158,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 138,060 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 138,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,282 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,636 miles

Front Under shield broken and loose

Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,574 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,451 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2016 11,006 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 11,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KU63 TEV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU63 TEV, 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 KU63 TEV registered?

KU63 TEV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is KU63 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU63 TEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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