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DE13 YSL

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,658 mi
Last recorded116,658 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 YSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 116,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2025 112,271 miles

Covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle and outer sills preventing a full inspection

Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading

Unable to test oil temperature for emissions test

Pass 19 Jul 2024 108,040 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,898 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,860 miles

Emissions tested and passed, readings too low to be registered by DSM

Pass 12 Aug 2021 90,366 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 90,362 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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 21 May 2019 79,078 miles

Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 74,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2018 74,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 69,558 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 May 2016 49,535 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smearing

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 YSL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 DE13 YSL, 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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DE13 YSL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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