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SP63 NZH

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,975 mi
Last recorded103,975 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 NZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 103,975 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 103,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,683 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 81,836 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 2 May 2022 81,834 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 1 May 2021 76,947 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2021 76,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 71,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,818 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 63,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,908 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SP63 NZH is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP63 NZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP63 NZH registered?

SP63 NZH is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 December 2013.

Is SP63 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP63 NZH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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