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SL63 EHS

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,630 mi
Last recorded104,630 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 EHS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 104,630 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 96,983 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 96,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished in perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,753 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn edges 205/55x16

Fail 22 Sep 2022 70,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn edges 205/55x16

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,433 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r slight cracking 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 61,433 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r slight cracking 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,650 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 46,789 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 46,710 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 38,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 26,540 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 14,542 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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SL63 EHS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 SL63 EHS, 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 EHS registered?

SL63 EHS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2013.

Is SL63 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL63 EHS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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