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NL63 DFK

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,592 mi
Last recorded133,592 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL63 DFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 133,592 miles

radiator support corroded

Fail 9 May 2025 133,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 129,081 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 129,075 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 125,068 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 115,544 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 106,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2021 106,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,089 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 83,717 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,209 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,867 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 41,864 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 13,686 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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NL63 DFK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 NL63 DFK, 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 NL63 DFK registered?

NL63 DFK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is NL63 DFK safe to buy?

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