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SF63 MLZ

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,812 mi
Last recorded111,812 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 MLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 111,812 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 105,168 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 104,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 96,544 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 96,514 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,036 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle fitted with undertray front to rear restricting inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,409 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 64,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,799 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 40,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 24,653 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 MLZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 SF63 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

SF63 MLZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is SF63 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF63 MLZ 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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