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SY63 LXL

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,095 mi
Last recorded67,095 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 LXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 67,095 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 60,561 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure spring is not fitted correctly to strut and top bearing sticking (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 53,105 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,327 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,638 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 42,154 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 36,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 31,855 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers present

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 LXL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White 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 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

SY63 LXL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is SY63 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY63 LXL 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.

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