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WG63 UNU

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,020 mi
Last recorded173,020 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG63 UNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 173,020 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 173,020 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 150,655 miles

Coil spring corroded O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone B Lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 131,055 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 108,602 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 108,602 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,261 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 75,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,328 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner tread os ns

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,807 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 42,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,870 miles

undertray fitted

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 UNU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WG63 UNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG63 UNU registered?

WG63 UNU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is WG63 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG63 UNU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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