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GF62 YHC

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,882 mi
Last recorded125,882 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 YHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 125,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers slightly smearing.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 125,881 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 120,519 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 116,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush only just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 116,484 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush only just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush only just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 109,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush only just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,029 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 101,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,425 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,418 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to noisy engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,021 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,316 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,476 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 29,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 29,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal 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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GF62 YHC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

GF62 YHC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 January 2013.

Is GF62 YHC safe to buy?

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