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SW63 SOU

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,981 mi
Last recorded104,981 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW63 SOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 104,981 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot has a slight cut

Pass 23 Dec 2024 99,381 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2024 99,380 miles

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 93,011 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 87,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,396 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 63,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 63,308 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 46,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,651 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 46,651 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,697 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,584 miles

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))

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Sep 2017 26,470 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,942 miles

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit

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 SOU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

SW63 SOU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is SW63 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW63 SOU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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