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GL62 AYG

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,207 mi
Last recorded149,207 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 AYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 149,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 148,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn 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))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 148,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn 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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 139,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 139,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 130,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 120,533 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing low.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 78,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fractured 4 inch crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on both edges .2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 78,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fractured 4 inch crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front chip/crack in wind screen.approx 20 mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on both edges .2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 61,350 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 61,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,442 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 42,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,501 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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GL62 AYG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GL62 AYG, 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 GL62 AYG registered?

GL62 AYG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 January 2013.

Is GL62 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 AYG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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