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SL63 BYN

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,428 mi
Last recorded97,428 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 BYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 97,428 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 88,252 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front subframe covered in underseal

rear subframe covered in underseal

Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,879 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 84,837 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,619 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 79,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,706 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,252 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 13 Sep 2017 49,830 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,920 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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SL63 BYN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL63 BYN, 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 SL63 BYN registered?

SL63 BYN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 2013.

Is SL63 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL63 BYN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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