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WF63 ZLU

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,367 mi
Last recorded165,367 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF63 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 165,367 miles

Nearside doors damaged, no sharp edges

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 165,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm unevenly worn 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside doors damaged, no sharp edges

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 153,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside doors damaged exposing metal, no sharp edges

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 153,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside doors damaged exposing metal, no sharp edges

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 141,863 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 141,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 130,020 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 130,020 miles

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 121,486 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 121,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,792 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 109,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected low balance on rear axle (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,663 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 81,735 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 81,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,482 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WF63 ZLU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WF63 ZLU, 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 WF63 ZLU registered?

WF63 ZLU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2013.

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