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FL13 YBA

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,849 mi
Last recorded97,849 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 YBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 97,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 94,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 90,646 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 90,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,958 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 85,076 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Vehicle’s emissions too clean to produce any emissions related data.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also wearing heavily on the inner edge. 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also wearing heavily on the inner edge. 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Vehicles emissions too clean to produce any emissions related data.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,180 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,592 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 76,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,615 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 70,004 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 63,882 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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FL13 YBA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 FL13 YBA, 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 FL13 YBA registered?

FL13 YBA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is FL13 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL13 YBA 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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