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HY62 WHV

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,544 mi
Last recorded136,544 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 WHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 136,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 127,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight damage to nsf headlight washer jet still working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 127,139 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight damage to nsf headlight washer jet still working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 115,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 93,028 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,395 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,731 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 79,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge but not too the point in which ply cords can be seen.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,143 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,684 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,379 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,449 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 7 Jan 2016 38,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

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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HY62 WHV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HY62 WHV, 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 HY62 WHV registered?

HY62 WHV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 2013.

Is HY62 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 WHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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