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SA63 HVB

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,896 mi
Last recorded98,896 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA63 HVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 98,896 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 95,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of(225/50/17 98H (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2023 83,012 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of(225/50/17 98H (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2021 72,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,126 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 65,124 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,963 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 47,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,952 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,213 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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SA63 HVB is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 SA63 HVB, 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 SA63 HVB registered?

SA63 HVB is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is SA63 HVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA63 HVB 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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