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VU63 UKC

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,874 mi
Last recorded100,874 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 UKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 100,874 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Aug 2026 100,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2025 95,223 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,837 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,888 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven and perished

Fail 24 Aug 2022 77,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven and perished

Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,915 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,327 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,635 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,765 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,776 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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VU63 UKC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 VU63 UKC, 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 VU63 UKC registered?

VU63 UKC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2013.

Is VU63 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU63 UKC 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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