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SK13 YVH

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,450 mi
Last recorded104,450 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 YVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 104,450 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 97,744 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,071 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 74,323 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 60,905 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,032 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 55,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,660 miles

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

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

both number plates are 3d effect

wipers poor

Fail 20 Jun 2018 36,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both number plates are 3d effect

wipers poor

Pass 30 Jun 2017 26,111 miles

Front and Rear No plates have characters to achieve 3D effect.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,065 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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SK13 YVH is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 SK13 YVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK13 YVH registered?

SK13 YVH is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is SK13 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK13 YVH 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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