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BU63 YWM

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,719 mi
Last recorded171,719 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 YWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 171,719 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 149,716 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 130,808 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slightly worn & bar moved slightly left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 130,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed devoid of tread inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slightly worn & bar moved slightly left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,820 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,890 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 85,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,840 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 69,718 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 60,891 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 60,891 miles

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

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,307 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 51,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 40,786 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 31,878 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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BU63 YWM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU63 YWM, 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 BU63 YWM registered?

BU63 YWM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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