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B13 HYL

2020 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,631 mi
Last recorded58,631 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 HYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 58,631 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 121,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 50,602 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 116,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 36,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 22,548 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 101,749 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 89,995 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 77,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 71,547 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,059 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 57,534 miles

Both rear tyres are on the wear bars.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,507 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 40,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B13 HYL is a 2020 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B13 HYL, 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 6 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B13 HYL registered?

B13 HYL is a 2020 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2020.

Is B13 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 HYL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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