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AE13 YBM

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,810 mi
Last recorded180,810 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 YBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 180,810 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 180,805 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 162,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge and uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2024 142,718 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 126,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside front and nearside rear wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 107,445 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,662 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,182 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,222 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 52,178 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,347 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lipping/corrosion to front brake discs (3.5.1i)

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,552 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 28,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AE13 YBM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 AE13 YBM, 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 AE13 YBM registered?

AE13 YBM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is AE13 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 YBM 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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