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LM63 VAU

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,949 mi
Last recorded174,949 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM63 VAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 174,949 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 174,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 159,432 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 159,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 143,074 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 143,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 132,980 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 125,092 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 118,076 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 110,721 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 110,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,511 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall deep cut but not showing cords

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,406 miles

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,796 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 64,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on the inner edge to cord in places (4.1.D.1b)

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 VAU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM63 VAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM63 VAU registered?

LM63 VAU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 2013.

Is LM63 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM63 VAU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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