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AE13 YBX

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,725 mi
Last recorded150,725 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 150,725 miles

Car underside rusty but not structural

Fail 18 Sep 2025 150,716 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Car underside rusty but not structural

Pass 1 May 2024 141,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil looks like it may have been wiped clean (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2024 141,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil looks like it may have been wiped clean (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 131,068 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 131,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 120,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

generally underside of vehicle is in a rusty condition

Fail 27 Apr 2022 120,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

generally underside of vehicle is in a rusty condition

Pass 5 May 2021 112,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 May 2020 106,922 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 106,907 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,420 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,622 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,806 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 48,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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 YBX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

AE13 YBX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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