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ST63 YRE

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,786 mi
Last recorded93,786 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST63 YRE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 93,786 miles

Heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 82,953 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 82,924 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 68,344 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 68,344 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,524 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 48,160 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 48,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YRE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

ST63 YRE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 October 2013.

Is ST63 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST63 YRE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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