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LM63 BWY

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,497 mi
Last recorded168,497 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM63 BWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 168,497 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 162,111 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 158,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 158,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 154,206 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 149,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 146,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 141,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 112,871 miles

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

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

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 17 Jan 2018 99,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,765 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner part of the tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer part of the tread pattern

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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LM63 BWY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM63 BWY, 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 LM63 BWY registered?

LM63 BWY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is LM63 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM63 BWY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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