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DY13 UZM

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,701 mi
Last recorded107,701 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 UZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 107,701 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 107,700 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 95,357 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 89,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 71,006 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 71,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 48,304 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 48,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,334 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 40,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 33,687 miles

slight inner front tyre wear

Pass 3 May 2017 27,359 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 20,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,566 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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DY13 UZM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 DY13 UZM, 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 DY13 UZM registered?

DY13 UZM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is DY13 UZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 UZM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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