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GK63 YYR

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,597 mi
Last recorded159,597 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK63 YYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 159,597 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 159,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 151,092 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 146,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,451 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 141,771 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Fail 11 Nov 2021 141,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint separated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front coil spring (upper coil rusty)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in between treads

offside front tyre getting low on tread 3mm (225/50x17)

offside rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 17 May 2019 125,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads both sides starting to wear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 4mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 17 May 2019 125,761 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads both sides starting to wear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 4mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 19 May 2018 105,605 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 92,910 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,096 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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GK63 YYR is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GK63 YYR, 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 GK63 YYR registered?

GK63 YYR is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 October 2013.

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