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VK63 EGC

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,136 mi
Last recorded126,136 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK63 EGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 126,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 122,215 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2023 118,524 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,588 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 111,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,530 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,151 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 98,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,336 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to covers

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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VK63 EGC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 VK63 EGC, 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 VK63 EGC registered?

VK63 EGC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is VK63 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK63 EGC 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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