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AE13 YCJ

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,966 mi
Last recorded135,966 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 YCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 135,966 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,515 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 101,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 88,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,935 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,755 miles

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

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,440 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,019 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,867 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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AE13 YCJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

AE13 YCJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is AE13 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 YCJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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