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LR63 SLV

2013 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,326 mi
Last recorded44,326 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR63 SLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 44,326 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 44,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 40,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 36,561 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 36,561 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 31,882 miles

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 29,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 25,736 miles

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

slight damage in nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 16 Nov 2020 25,735 miles

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

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

slight damage in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 22 Nov 2019 22,684 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 17,298 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 17,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

ns bumper damage

Pass 3 May 2018 12,237 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Fail 2 May 2018 12,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2017 12,187 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 8,992 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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LR63 SLV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR63 SLV, 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 LR63 SLV registered?

LR63 SLV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is LR63 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR63 SLV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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