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SH63 CGF

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,834 mi
Last recorded87,834 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 CGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 87,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,162 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 77,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,554 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 68,544 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 61,200 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades slightly deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,078 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 40,633 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,386 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 34,390 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 28,195 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 24,893 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 16,208 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 8,636 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 8,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SH63 CGF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH63 CGF, 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 SH63 CGF registered?

SH63 CGF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is SH63 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH63 CGF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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