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SF63 KVE

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,819 mi
Last recorded117,819 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 KVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 117,819 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 117,817 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 106,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,297 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres close to limit and heavy wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 97,277 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres close to limit and heavy wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 85,141 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 67,091 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF,NSR and OSR tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,580 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm tread depth... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 59,580 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm tread depth... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 50,291 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,309 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,310 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 27,310 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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SF63 KVE 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 66.7%.

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 SF63 KVE, 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 SF63 KVE registered?

SF63 KVE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2013.

Is SF63 KVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF63 KVE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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