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WG63 ZLO

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,319 mi
Last recorded120,319 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG63 ZLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 120,319 miles

Central Rear heatshield slightly loose

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 110,223 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 110,223 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements "uk" sticker within 5mm boarder of lettering (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements "uk" sticker within 5mm boarder of lettering (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 5 Aug 2024 101,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2023 87,605 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 77,403 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 77,402 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 69,472 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,197 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,861 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,586 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions to clean to measure

Fail 3 Oct 2018 38,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 13,070 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 ZLO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

WG63 ZLO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 December 2013.

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The MOT history for WG63 ZLO 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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