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ST63 BFM

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,306 mi
Last recorded103,306 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST63 BFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 103,306 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 96,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake Caliper Anti-rattle Spring Missing

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Caliper Anti-rattle Spring Missing

Fail 30 Jul 2025 95,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake Caliper Anti-rattle Spring Missing

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake Caliper Anti-rattle Spring Missing

Pass 11 Jul 2024 87,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 82,492 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 82,458 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 78,282 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 73,022 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 73,021 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 70,130 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,753 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 56,793 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,936 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ST63 BFM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 ST63 BFM, 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 ST63 BFM registered?

ST63 BFM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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