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GJ63 YUH

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,957 mi
Last recorded151,957 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ63 YUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 151,957 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 151,380 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working led (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 136,707 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 135,097 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 130,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 125,361 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,795 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,391 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 101,387 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 74,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 74,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front worn on inside edge

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,727 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,495 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 55,540 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 55,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GJ63 YUH is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ63 YUH, 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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GJ63 YUH is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2013.

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