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RO63 LVG

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,011 mi
Last recorded140,011 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO63 LVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 140,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 140,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,715 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 126,295 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 126,294 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 118,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 113,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 100,706 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 100,704 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,147 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 89,349 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 64,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in screen, exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2016 64,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chips in screen, exhaust rusty

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 LVG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO63 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

RO63 LVG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 2013.

Is RO63 LVG safe to buy?

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