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WU63 GUO

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,724 mi
Last recorded100,724 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU63 GUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 100,724 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 100,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 92,246 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges badly worn and close to wear indicators strongly advise 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges badly worn and close to wear indicators strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 83,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges badly worn and close to wear indicators strongly advise 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges badly worn and close to wear indicators strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 75,829 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 75,742 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 72,912 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,766 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,365 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 22 Nov 2019 56,545 miles

engine covers and undertrays obstructing the view of some testable items

Pass 27 Nov 2018 46,757 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2017 37,441 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 26,054 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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WU63 GUO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red 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 WU63 GUO, 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 WU63 GUO registered?

WU63 GUO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 December 2013.

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The MOT history for WU63 GUO 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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