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MT63 OPJ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,716 mi
Last recorded127,716 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT63 OPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 127,716 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked on screw fastener (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively very unevenly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm to subframe bush separating from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively very unevenly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm to subframe bush separating from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 124,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked where the screw goes through the number plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush detaching and heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing Windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush detaching and heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 124,960 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked where the screw goes through the number plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush detaching and heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing Windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush detaching and heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 121,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked where the screw goes through the number plate (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Phone holder fitted on the windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Fail 16 Nov 2023 121,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlight not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked where the screw goes through the number plate (0.1 (b))

Front under tray is damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Phone holder fitted on the windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Nov 2022 111,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Phone holder fitted on windscreen, not affecting drivers view.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,590 miles

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

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

Phone holder fitted but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 91,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 91,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 82,880 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 82,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 71,861 miles

Service light on

Undertray fitted

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,175 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 46,068 miles

full under body trays fitted

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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MT63 OPJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT63 OPJ, 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 MT63 OPJ registered?

MT63 OPJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 2013.

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