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KR63 YJP

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,454 mi
Last recorded140,454 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR63 YJP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2026 140,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and heavily worn on inner edge. 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 129,282 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 129,263 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 120,792 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 120,792 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 107,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges/ 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 107,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlight damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges/ 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 95,874 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 95,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,922 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 74,436 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 61,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,665 miles

Rear pads look low req wheel off for further investigation

Pass 29 Dec 2016 35,986 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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KR63 YJP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KR63 YJP, 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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KR63 YJP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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