MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear inner sills corroded
surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body
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
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)
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.
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.
Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
under trays fitted obscuring some components
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GK63 YYR safe to buy?
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