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SL63 PNV

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,667 mi
Last recorded82,667 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 PNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 82,667 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 82,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Undertray insecure badly damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 73,024 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 62,468 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 62,468 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,124 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 50,357 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,933 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 44,000 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 44,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 42,644 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,224 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,435 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 33,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PNV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PNV, 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 PNV registered?

SL63 PNV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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