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SY63 GXA

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,517 mi
Last recorded66,517 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 GXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 66,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 60,591 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 60,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 49,199 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 38,398 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 35,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 32,953 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge)(205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 27,324 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 27,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,503 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Sep 2018 23,503 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,988 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,131 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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SY63 GXA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY63 GXA, 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 SY63 GXA registered?

SY63 GXA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is SY63 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY63 GXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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