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SB63 EAE

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,251 mi
Last recorded62,251 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB63 EAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 62,251 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 62,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 54,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 54,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 52,388 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 52,377 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 50,402 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 46,764 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 46,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 45,832 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 37,194 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,732 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 18,830 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 12,584 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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SB63 EAE 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 78.6%.

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 SB63 EAE, 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 SB63 EAE registered?

SB63 EAE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is SB63 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB63 EAE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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