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SD63 UWS

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,554 mi
Last recorded117,554 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 UWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 117,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 112,290 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 112,290 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 110,859 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle tread ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 110,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle tread ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 97,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,841 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,661 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 40,418 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 40,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 32,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 32,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stalk not working as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,170 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,524 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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SD63 UWS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

SD63 UWS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2013.

Is SD63 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD63 UWS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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