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SM63 EPC

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,148 mi
Last recorded74,148 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 EPC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 74,148 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 74,146 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible outer layer has partially come off (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 61,164 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 61,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 51,003 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 39,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,343 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 29,727 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,117 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 16,665 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 11,337 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jan 2017 6,653 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 EPC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 62,683 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 SM63 EPC, 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 12 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM63 EPC registered?

SM63 EPC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 January 2014.

Is SM63 EPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM63 EPC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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