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SN63 TCJ

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,967 mi
Last recorded144,967 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN63 TCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 144,967 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge {tracking} (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge {tracking} (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 123,514 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 129,513 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 113,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing badly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing badly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 98,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 98,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,124 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,429 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 70,429 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,349 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,665 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,778 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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SN63 TCJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SN63 TCJ, 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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SN63 TCJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2013.

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