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SP63 ZZU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 ZZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 96,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 87,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust System and Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Along Both Inner Sills N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,497 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 77,497 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,576 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn near to limit on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,508 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 ZZU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZZU, 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 SP63 ZZU registered?

SP63 ZZU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is SP63 ZZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP63 ZZU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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