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GF13 YWA

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,898 mi
Last recorded65,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 YWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 65,898 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 65,898 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,530 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,394 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 59,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 56,423 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 51,488 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 47,052 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 38,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,485 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jun 2016 24,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close on 2mm; 1.6mm min limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close on 2mm; 1.6mm min limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GF13 YWA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 GF13 YWA, 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 GF13 YWA registered?

GF13 YWA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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The MOT history for GF13 YWA 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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