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WG63 PKX

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,032 mi
Last recorded125,032 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG63 PKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 125,032 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 May 2026 124,786 miles

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

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2025 107,683 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 107,680 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 93,608 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2023 88,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 82,751 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 77,362 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 77,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 71,496 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 71,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 62,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,808 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 35,939 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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WG63 PKX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG63 PKX, 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 WG63 PKX registered?

WG63 PKX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is WG63 PKX safe to buy?

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