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VX63 ZVF

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,085 mi
Last recorded112,085 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX63 ZVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 112,085 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,389 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 92,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 74,344 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 71,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,117 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 64,003 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,169 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,605 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted some items not seen

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion band formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion band formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 38,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 38,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,800 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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VX63 ZVF 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 69.2%.

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 VX63 ZVF, 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 VX63 ZVF registered?

VX63 ZVF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2013.

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The MOT history for VX63 ZVF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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