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SV13 YYE

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,370 mi
Last recorded65,370 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 YYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,370 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 65,338 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,212 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,702 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 55,488 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 55,488 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,780 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 52,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 49,139 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 48,235 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 48,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,410 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 31,606 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 24,845 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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SV13 YYE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV13 YYE, 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 SV13 YYE registered?

SV13 YYE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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