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RO63 FBY

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,304 mi
Last recorded177,304 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO63 FBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 177,304 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 176,879 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 163,701 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 152,578 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 146,086 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 131,335 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 131,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,063 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 102,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 84,965 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 67,384 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 48,311 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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RO63 FBY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 RO63 FBY, 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 RO63 FBY registered?

RO63 FBY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 December 2013.

Is RO63 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO63 FBY 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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