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ST63 YJA

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,806 mi
Last recorded153,806 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST63 YJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 153,806 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 153,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 137,441 miles

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2025 137,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2024 120,324 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 112,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 101,649 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 101,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,461 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,706 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 68,734 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 55,736 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 55,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,046 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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ST63 YJA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ST63 YJA, 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 ST63 YJA registered?

ST63 YJA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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