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BD13 YRV

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,923 mi
Last recorded108,923 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 YRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 108,923 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 108,923 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 105,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tracking

Pass 17 May 2023 99,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 85,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 76,381 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 70,216 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 70,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has two nails in tread ()

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

Pass 22 May 2019 58,080 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2018 43,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,948 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 YRV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRV, 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 BD13 YRV registered?

BD13 YRV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is BD13 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 YRV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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