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AE13 YCL

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,788 mi
Last recorded113,788 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 113,788 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2025 107,479 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 107,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,404 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,748 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,045 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 91,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Leak near battery (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,886 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,733 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,989 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 73,971 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,977 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,536 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

front tyres worn on inner edges and cracked/perished

rear pads low and discs worn

rear tyres perished slightly

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 YCL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

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

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