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SL63 BYY

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,694 mi
Last recorded106,694 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 BYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 106,694 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 106,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 104,373 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 104,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 99,346 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 99,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,458 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,399 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 82,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,688 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 54,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,695 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,950 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,997 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Fail 6 Oct 2016 31,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

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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SL63 BYY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL63 BYY, 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 SL63 BYY registered?

SL63 BYY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 October 2013.

Is SL63 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL63 BYY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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