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AE13 YCS

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,504 mi
Last recorded181,504 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 YCS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 181,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 181,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 155,192 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 143,281 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 141,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 135,189 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 135,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 121,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,366 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,762 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 90,384 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 90,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,128 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 75,128 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,030 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,030 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YCS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

AE13 YCS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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