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SY63 WBN

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,578 mi
Last recorded128,578 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 WBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 128,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 128,571 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/f + n/s/f brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure 2 mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/r + n/s/r brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine sump dented

front and rear suspension's including front and rear subframe's are corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 123,869 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 123,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 116,339 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 105,001 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 104,994 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted n/s rear (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted o/s rear (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,860 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 93,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 84,824 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,634 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 63,363 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 63,363 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,179 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 60,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 WBN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

SY63 WBN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is SY63 WBN safe to buy?

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