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PJ63 VAE

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,250 mi
Last recorded42,250 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ63 VAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 42,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 41,129 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2023 38,573 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 34,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,421 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 30,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 29,401 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 26,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 23,449 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 23,449 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 19,247 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 14,312 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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PJ63 VAE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 PJ63 VAE, 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 PJ63 VAE registered?

PJ63 VAE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is PJ63 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ63 VAE 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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