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PX63 GHV

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,672 mi
Last recorded116,672 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX63 GHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 116,672 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 116,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 109,126 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

small hole in n\s\f lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter

Fail 2 Jul 2025 109,120 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

small hole in n\s\f lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter

Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,193 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 79,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,195 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,534 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 41,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 39,782 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,475 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,979 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 26,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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PX63 GHV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PX63 GHV, 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 PX63 GHV registered?

PX63 GHV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is PX63 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX63 GHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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