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OU63 AFV

2013 Volvo V40

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

266,282 mi
Last recorded266,282 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU63 AFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 266,282 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 243,525 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,820 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 110,213 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,937 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2021 102,935 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 90,728 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,786 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 79,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,809 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,645 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 28,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (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 AFV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Orange 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 AFV, 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 AFV registered?

OU63 AFV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 December 2013.

Is OU63 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU63 AFV 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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