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SH63 WDF

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,973 mi
Last recorded112,973 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 WDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 112,973 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 109,720 miles

slight distortion to all four wheel rims

Pass 19 Feb 2024 105,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 105,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 100,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,912 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear arms front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 95,912 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear arms front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service indicator on

Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,424 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service indicator on

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,132 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,994 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 51,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WDF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

SH63 WDF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2013.

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