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SM63 XPF

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,207 mi
Last recorded141,207 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 XPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 141,207 miles
Fail 10 May 2026 141,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,827 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass held by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

backbox heat shield loose/rattling

Pass 2 Oct 2023 115,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear in inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2023 115,565 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear in inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,058 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,432 miles

2x front tyres wearing low

4x brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 79,523 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,326 miles

2x front tyres wearing low

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2018 40,731 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,025 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,286 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 20,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XPF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

SM63 XPF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is SM63 XPF safe to buy?

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