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GK63 YYU

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,814 mi
Last recorded100,814 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK63 YYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 100,814 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 100,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 96,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 93,888 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,311 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,177 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,266 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 75,266 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,911 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 65,951 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,616 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,822 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GK63 YYU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK63 YYU registered?

GK63 YYU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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The MOT history for GK63 YYU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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