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AE13 YCU

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,250 mi
Last recorded96,250 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,250 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 96,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 94,135 miles

oil residue nearside of engine

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,728 miles

oil residue nearside of engine

Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,364 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,314 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,334 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil residue nearside of engine

Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,975 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil residue nearside of engine

Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,697 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil residue nearside of engine

Fail 21 Feb 2019 73,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre is worn unevenly on the inner edge

oil residue nearside of engine

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,903 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 64,890 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,215 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 54,215 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,376 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.6b)

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 YCU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE13 YCU registered?

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

Is AE13 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 YCU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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