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SJ63 DZV

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,198 mi
Last recorded193,198 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 DZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 193,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 193,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

slight damage to nearside rear road wheel on outer rim

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 9 Dec 2024

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

slight damage to nearside rear road wheel on outer rim

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Dec 2023 174,078 miles

front undertray not fully secured

slight damage to nearside rear road wheel on outer rim

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Dec 2022 165,304 miles

front undertray not fully secured

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Dec 2021 156,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 146,904 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 137,950 miles

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 28 Dec 2018 136,021 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 136,021 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 110,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 105,131 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 105,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release osf seat belt not locking (5.2.5a)

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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SJ63 DZV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ63 DZV, 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 SJ63 DZV registered?

SJ63 DZV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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