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BU63 YWW

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,971 mi
Last recorded132,971 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 YWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 132,971 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 122,840 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 112,060 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 101,532 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 90,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 88,957 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 88,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,567 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,925 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,997 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,459 miles

nsf tyre uneven wear

osr tyre getting low

Fail 9 Aug 2016 43,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf tyre uneven wear

osr tyre getting low

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 YWW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BU63 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

BU63 YWW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is BU63 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 YWW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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