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DE63 YLW

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,943 mi
Last recorded135,943 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 YLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 135,943 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING

Fail 23 Nov 2022 135,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING

Pass 24 Nov 2021 123,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus wearing unevenly 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 123,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus wearing unevenly 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 113,014 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,777 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 50,761 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 34,170 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 34,170 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 29,022 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 21,576 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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DE63 YLW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE63 YLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE63 YLW registered?

DE63 YLW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 November 2013.

Is DE63 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 YLW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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