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SW63 BJK

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,076 mi
Last recorded66,076 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW63 BJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,076 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 66,074 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 64,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At minimum limit, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 64,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At minimum limit, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 61,530 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 57,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,580 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 51,462 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 51,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 46,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,988 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 32,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 18,974 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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SW63 BJK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW63 BJK, 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 SW63 BJK registered?

SW63 BJK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 November 2013.

Is SW63 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW63 BJK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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