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SW63 BKN

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,632 mi
Last recorded148,632 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 148,632 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 141,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 141,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 132,158 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 132,157 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 122,554 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 113,300 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,510 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 101,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,749 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 78,445 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,488 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 BKN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BKN, 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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SW63 BKN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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