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VK63 HSC

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,718 mi
Last recorded104,718 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK63 HSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 104,718 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel rail area ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 104,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel rail area ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 102,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GearBox Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 97,571 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,446 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,789 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 86,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,322 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on their inner edges

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to split from their bonding`s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 81,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres are starting to wear on their inner edges

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to split from their bonding`s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 76,102 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,910 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 63,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,956 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 49,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,918 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 40,918 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,890 miles

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 HSC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK63 HSC, 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 VK63 HSC registered?

VK63 HSC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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