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VK63 HSE

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,593 mi
Last recorded71,593 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,593 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 70,254 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 70,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 68,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 64,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,103 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 61,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,381 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,513 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,589 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,691 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 HSE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HSE, 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 HSE registered?

VK63 HSE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 2013.

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The MOT history for VK63 HSE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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