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BD13 YRP

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,783 mi
Last recorded97,783 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 YRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 97,783 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 97,782 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 91,486 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 91,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,681 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 78,251 miles

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

full under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2023 78,189 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

full under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,192 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 72,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,614 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 67,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,514 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,436 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 57,436 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,890 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 45,062 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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BD13 YRP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 BD13 YRP, 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 BD13 YRP registered?

BD13 YRP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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