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MT63 ZHJ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,608 mi
Last recorded53,608 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 53,608 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 46,075 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 40,119 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 34,071 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 34,071 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 28,892 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Fail 19 Nov 2021 28,891 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 23,874 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 20,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 16,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 13,277 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 10,431 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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MT63 ZHJ 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 MT63 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

MT63 ZHJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is MT63 ZHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT63 ZHJ 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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