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BG13 YFP

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,979 mi
Last recorded76,979 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 YFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 76,979 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 76,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024
Fail 17 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 56,974 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,513 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 54,513 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 48,982 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 45,289 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 40,965 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,768 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 9,989 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 7,517 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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BG13 YFP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG13 YFP, 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 BG13 YFP registered?

BG13 YFP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 July 2013.

Is BG13 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 YFP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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