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VO63 OSF

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,311 mi
Last recorded129,311 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO63 OSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 129,311 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 129,311 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 116,753 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2023 116,252 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 105,177 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2022 105,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 97,472 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 97,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,059 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged close to a failure (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 92,059 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged close to a failure (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,209 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,209 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,739 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

No peak detected for emissions

Fail 8 Dec 2017 79,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 Y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

No peak detected for emissions

Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,418 miles

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

nsf tyre @3.00mm on inner edge.osr tyre @ 4.00mm on inside

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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VO63 OSF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VO63 OSF, 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 VO63 OSF registered?

VO63 OSF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 2013.

Is VO63 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO63 OSF shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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