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OY63 EBJ

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,747 mi
Last recorded123,747 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY63 EBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 123,747 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 7 Aug 2025 114,081 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,798 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 93,942 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 93,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,398 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,260 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,223 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch in the glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,963 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018

front and rear brake discs scored

Fail 23 Jul 2018

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs scored

Pass 22 Jul 2017 58,604 miles

o/s rear tyre slight tread lift on inner

Pass 23 Jul 2016 34,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OY63 EBJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OY63 EBJ, 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 OY63 EBJ registered?

OY63 EBJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is OY63 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY63 EBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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