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SF63 MLU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

206,439 mi
Last recorded206,439 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 MLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 206,439 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 206,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 180,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 165,941 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 165,941 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 152,948 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 137,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,559 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,239 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,576 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 85,576 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 79,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,626 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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SF63 MLU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 SF63 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

SF63 MLU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is SF63 MLU safe to buy?

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