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SM62 RYC

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,724 mi
Last recorded122,724 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 RYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 122,724 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 122,720 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADV to replace soon as (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 116,037 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 103,845 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 103,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,904 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 84,122 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 84,118 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper shock mount

Pass 9 Jan 2021 75,830 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 75,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Engine cover fitted

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,465 miles

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

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

OSR tyre - irregular wear - 225/45 17

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

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

Windscreen washers misaligned.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,683 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,012 miles

protection covers underneath vehicle not allowing full inspection of brake pipes front to rear

Fail 9 Mar 2018 40,763 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s mirror head damaged causing sharp edges being exposed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth 4mm (4.1.E.1)

protection covers underneath vehicle not allowing full inspection of brake pipes front to rear

Pass 20 Mar 2017 21,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,745 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 16,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SM62 RYC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM62 RYC, 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 SM62 RYC registered?

SM62 RYC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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