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GK63 YYV

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

215,898 mi
Last recorded215,898 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK63 YYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 215,898 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 189,189 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 164,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 139,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 116,168 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,021 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,850 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,409 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 40,409 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,314 miles

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 YYV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

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

Is GK63 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK63 YYV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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