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GY13 ODE

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,045 mi
Last recorded110,045 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 ODE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 110,045 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 110,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,737 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 89,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working Side repeater not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

High level brake light not working.

Interior mirror loose.

Offside Daytime running light not working.

Pass 28 May 2024 81,400 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 70,951 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 60,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 52,658 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 46,407 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,322 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 24,078 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 21,080 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 15,535 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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GY13 ODE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc 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 GY13 ODE, 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 GY13 ODE registered?

GY13 ODE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2013.

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The MOT history for GY13 ODE 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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