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SY62 SXO

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,330 mi
Last recorded147,330 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 SXO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 147,330 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 147,302 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2025 142,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 142,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear binding brake didn't allow a check of wheel bearing

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 125,901 miles

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Fail 20 Feb 2024 125,901 miles

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,884 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 106,883 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 79,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,816 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is slight corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 70,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is slight corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,176 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 50,167 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,923 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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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SY62 SXO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY62 SXO, 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 SY62 SXO registered?

SY62 SXO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 February 2013.

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