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OU63 AEC

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,426 mi
Last recorded57,426 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU63 AEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,426 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 55,116 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 52,919 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 49,167 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 49,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 46,358 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 44,009 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 44,009 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 5 Dec 2019 41,959 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 37,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,626 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 35,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 25,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,549 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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OU63 AEC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OU63 AEC, 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 OU63 AEC registered?

OU63 AEC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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The MOT history for OU63 AEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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