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GY62 VUM

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,666 mi
Last recorded97,666 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 VUM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 97,666 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 89,942 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 89,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,477 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,565 miles

Offside Day running lamp broken

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,858 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 54,858 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,724 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,456 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,158 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 VUM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GY62 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

GY62 VUM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 February 2013.

Is GY62 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 VUM 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.

Does GY62 VUM have outstanding finance?

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