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SD63 XME

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,085 mi
Last recorded128,085 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 XME
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 128,085 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 118,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Worn on Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 108,200 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 108,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,878 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 89,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,901 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 74,682 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 74,682 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges + 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges + 2mm - 225/50ZR17 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 48,962 miles

Engine covers, Under trays and sill covers fitted.

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,089 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 XME 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 SD63 XME, 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 SD63 XME registered?

SD63 XME is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is SD63 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD63 XME 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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