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RV63 GPU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,222 mi
Last recorded67,222 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV63 GPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 67,222 miles

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 19 Dec 2024 57,284 miles

Parking brake leaver travel high

Pass 4 Dec 2023 49,821 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 38,885 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 31,526 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 31,526 miles

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

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

Tyres pressures are low.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 28,508 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 28,444 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 25,356 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 25,286 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 20,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 15,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 10,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 10,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RV63 GPU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 RV63 GPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV63 GPU registered?

RV63 GPU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is RV63 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV63 GPU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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