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SD63 MSV

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,766 mi
Last recorded112,766 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 MSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 112,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 104,432 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 95,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,602 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 86,600 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,228 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 75,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,376 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,131 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2018 38,321 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,716 miles

Nearside Front wall damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,172 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 36,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,526 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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SD63 MSV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD63 MSV, 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 SD63 MSV registered?

SD63 MSV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 November 2013.

Is SD63 MSV safe to buy?

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