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LN63 VYV

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,337 mi
Last recorded115,337 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN63 VYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 115,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slightly stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 93,703 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 93,702 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 73,667 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 57,289 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in top suspension mount (noise on lock)

Fail 12 Jun 2023 57,285 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play OSF strut top bearing action rough (spring is turning on bearing ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 42,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on sidewall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 26,413 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,977 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 24,960 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 18,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 13,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 11,741 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 9,761 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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LN63 VYV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LN63 VYV, 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 LN63 VYV registered?

LN63 VYV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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The MOT history for LN63 VYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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