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VU13 YEJ

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,847 mi
Last recorded116,847 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 YEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 116,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 112,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 109,046 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 108,994 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 105,188 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 94,354 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 94,037 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 67,838 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018
Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,059 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 44,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,815 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

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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VU13 YEJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU13 YEJ, 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 VU13 YEJ?

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What year was VU13 YEJ registered?

VU13 YEJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is VU13 YEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 YEJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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