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PJ63 VBA

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,450 mi
Last recorded113,450 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 113,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 102,723 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 93,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also red like have got hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 93,697 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck, wont extend/retract (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also red like have got hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 82,185 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 75,217 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 74,939 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Jul 2022 74,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 66,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 52,522 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,727 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,030 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 39,235 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 39,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,748 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 VBA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 PJ63 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

PJ63 VBA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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