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SM63 AZR

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,743 mi
Last recorded102,743 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 AZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 102,743 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 102,741 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 92,455 miles

Front reg damaged

Oil leak

Rear discs pitted

Underside components corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2024 84,860 miles

Front reg cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2024 84,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55Max Test was min 0.73 to 1.15 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front reg cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2022 78,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at parts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at parts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2022 78,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at parts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at parts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,114 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,787 miles

screws in both n/s tyres

Fail 7 Jan 2021 57,787 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

screws in both n/s tyres

Pass 12 Dec 2019 48,543 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2018 29,519 miles

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

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

engine cover/undertray

Pass 8 Jan 2018 11,241 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 9,495 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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SM63 AZR is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 SM63 AZR, 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 SM63 AZR registered?

SM63 AZR is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 2013.

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