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VN13 VYG

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

187,554 mi
Last recorded187,554 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 VYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 187,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 166,125 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 141,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 122,688 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,701 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 98,604 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 98,602 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,303 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 73,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,509 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,508 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,409 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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VN13 VYG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN13 VYG, 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

How do I check the history of VN13 VYG?

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What year was VN13 VYG registered?

VN13 VYG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is VN13 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN13 VYG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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