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PJ63 VAO

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,046 mi
Last recorded67,046 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ63 VAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 67,046 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 62,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 59,786 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 59,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 55,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 42,683 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 42,078 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 37,738 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 31,505 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts 75 percent wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r pads 75 percent wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 24,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

The tyre edges have worn poorly front and rear

Pass 5 Dec 2016 18,416 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 VAO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 PJ63 VAO, 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 PJ63 VAO registered?

PJ63 VAO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is PJ63 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ63 VAO 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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