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AY63 YHE

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,523 mi
Last recorded158,523 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 YHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 158,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 158,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 137,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 137,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its edges and worn to 2mm in the centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly developing flat spots

Fail 21 Mar 2023 110,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/zr17 93w xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its edges and worn to 2mm in the centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly developing flat spots

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,577 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,213 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,124 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,490 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 47,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,564 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,570 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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AY63 YHE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY63 YHE, 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 AY63 YHE registered?

AY63 YHE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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