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GY62 RFX

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,942 mi
Last recorded179,942 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 RFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 179,942 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 179,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 167,732 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,496 miles

Offside 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))

slight play n/s steering

Pass 17 Jan 2023 134,477 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on edges and down to wear bars

Pass 28 Jan 2022 118,530 miles

FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,248 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,096 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,190 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 74,190 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,427 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,361 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,431 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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GY62 RFX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 GY62 RFX, 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 GY62 RFX registered?

GY62 RFX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 January 2013.

Is GY62 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 RFX 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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