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SL63 XMP

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,251 mi
Last recorded57,251 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 XMP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 57,251 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 53,551 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 49,527 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 44,031 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 38,371 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 38,334 miles

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

Coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 31,466 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 27,492 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 27,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 18,470 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 10,599 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 10,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 XMP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMP, 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 XMP registered?

SL63 XMP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 December 2013.

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