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GL13 YJA

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,060 mi
Last recorded131,060 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 YJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 131,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 121,463 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 114,805 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 103,623 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 79,750 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 79,595 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured section missing (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 74,127 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 74,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 67,432 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel damaged.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 54,163 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,270 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,679 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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GL13 YJA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL13 YJA, 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 GL13 YJA registered?

GL13 YJA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is GL13 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 YJA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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