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SY63 GXP

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,054 mi
Last recorded88,054 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 GXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 88,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 70,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 66,581 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 60,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,563 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,059 miles

factory fitted engine covers/under-trays fitted covering tested components

Pass 11 Oct 2019 46,244 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 40,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 34,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,715 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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 GXP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GXP, 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

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What year was SY63 GXP registered?

SY63 GXP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 November 2013.

Is SY63 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY63 GXP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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