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OU63 AFF

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,619 mi
Last recorded152,619 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU63 AFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 152,619 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 138,388 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 138,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 121,136 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 110,428 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 110,416 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 93,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth at inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 93,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth at inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 77,317 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,244 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

evidence of leakage from battery

Pass 14 May 2019 54,505 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 50,806 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 50,806 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,584 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,998 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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 AFF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AFF, 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 AFF registered?

OU63 AFF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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