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RX63 GWG

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,485 mi
Last recorded169,485 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX63 GWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 169,485 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 165,066 miles

Nearside Front daytime running bulb not working and lamp insecure.

Fail 5 Sep 2024 165,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front daytime running bulb not working and lamp insecure.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 157,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very low requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 157,055 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very low requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 151,603 miles

Nearside Front day running light not working

Nearside Rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2021 144,419 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 12 Sep 2020 133,789 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 130,991 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 130,740 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 111,668 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (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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RX63 GWG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX63 GWG, 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 RX63 GWG registered?

RX63 GWG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is RX63 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX63 GWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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