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SB13 YGJ

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,873 mi
Last recorded56,873 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 YGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 56,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract, goes back with assistance

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 56,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 plated value for retest purposes (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract, goes back with assistance

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 38,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 37,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 35,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 34,001 miles

Emissions high, Limit 0.55, Actual 0.52

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage, 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2021 32,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 30,972 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 30,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,644 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 24,396 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 20,457 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 15,723 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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SB13 YGJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White 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 SB13 YGJ, 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 SB13 YGJ registered?

SB13 YGJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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