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SY63 GXE

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,228 mi
Last recorded75,228 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 GXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 75,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under trays

Pass 25 Sep 2024 69,078 miles

under trays

Pass 19 Sep 2023 62,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays

Pass 9 Sep 2022 65,502 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays

Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,814 miles

undertrays

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,887 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,855 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,837 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 35,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 35,639 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pads getting low

nsf tyre has mild sidewall damage

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 GXE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY63 GXE?

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What year was SY63 GXE registered?

SY63 GXE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is SY63 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY63 GXE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY63 GXE have outstanding finance?

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