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SL63 MHE

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,528 mi
Last recorded120,528 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 MHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 120,528 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 120,476 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 114,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 109,235 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,260 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 Jul 2022 95,584 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 89,635 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 89,402 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 89,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,729 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,560 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 34,673 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 18,475 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 14,316 miles

Nearside Front cut on tyre wall

Fail 2 Nov 2016 14,313 miles

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

Nearside Front cut on tyre wall

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 MHE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

SL63 MHE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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