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LV63 PFA

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,226 mi
Last recorded101,226 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV63 PFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 101,226 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

underbody trays

Fail 27 Dec 2025 101,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault illuminate mid test (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

underbody trays

Pass 30 Dec 2024 95,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 91,214 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has been ran under pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has been ran under pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 90,397 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall has run flat damage and slightly out of shape ***strong advise change *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall has run flat damage and slightly out of shape ***strong advise change *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,655 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 69,631 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,175 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 59,866 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,809 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 35,185 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 21,671 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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LV63 PFA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV63 PFA, 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 LV63 PFA registered?

LV63 PFA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 December 2013.

Is LV63 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV63 PFA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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