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SG63 LXM

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,449 mi
Last recorded83,449 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG63 LXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 83,449 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 75,217 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 75,217 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,988 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 64,861 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 64,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 56,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,000 miles left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,500 to 2,000 miles left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 56,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,000 miles left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,500 to 2,000 miles left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,244 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn approx

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 47,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front brake pads 75% worn approx

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,076 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 42,076 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 35,189 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 28,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,864 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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SG63 LXM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 SG63 LXM, 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 SG63 LXM registered?

SG63 LXM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is SG63 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG63 LXM 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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