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GF62 YGY

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,912 mi
Last recorded154,912 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 YGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 154,912 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 154,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 146,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 135,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 130,706 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 123,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 114,198 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,552 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 99,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake hose (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 82,138 miles

Both fronts and off side rear tyres 78% worn

Near side front roadwheel bead rim damaged

Near side rear tyre 94% worn

Fail 6 Feb 2016 82,138 miles

Both fronts and off side rear tyres 78% worn

Near side front roadwheel bead rim damaged

Near side rear tyre 94% worn

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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GF62 YGY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF62 YGY, 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 GF62 YGY registered?

GF62 YGY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 February 2013.

Is GF62 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 YGY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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