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OU63 AEK

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU63 AEK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 110,000 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 101,211 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 92,174 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,671 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,494 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,703 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 64,703 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

engine under tray missing

Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,790 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 37,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,338 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 25,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17v (4.1.E.1)

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 AEK 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 OU63 AEK, 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 OU63 AEK registered?

OU63 AEK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is OU63 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU63 AEK 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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