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SM63 BAA

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,319 mi
Last recorded30,319 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 BAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 30,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front wishbones of different style / construction

Pass 9 Dec 2024 29,624 miles

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

front wishbones different styles / type of metal

headlamp cornering fault light illuminated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath components

Fail 9 Dec 2024 29,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front wishbones different styles / type of metal

headlamp cornering fault light illuminated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath components

Pass 3 Jan 2024 29,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 DOT 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wishbones different styles / type of metal

headlamp cornering malfunction light illuminated

Pass 29 Dec 2022 27,849 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 26,180 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wish bones are off a different on each side

Fail 14 Dec 2021 26,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front wish bones are off a different on each side

Pass 17 Dec 2020 24,932 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 23,307 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 23,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 20,212 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 16,796 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 13,336 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 BAA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BAA, 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 BAA registered?

SM63 BAA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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