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DE13 YSC

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,756 mi
Last recorded101,756 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 YSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 101,756 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 101,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,198 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,343 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

near side front day time running light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2022 82,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 82,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 67,308 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 57,092 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2018 49,066 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2018 49,052 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 46,398 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,382 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 18,360 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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DE13 YSC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel 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 DE13 YSC, 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 DE13 YSC registered?

DE13 YSC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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