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VU13 YFS

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,207 mi
Last recorded57,207 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 YFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 57,207 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 53,918 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 53,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 51,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 51,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,212 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 47,200 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 44,553 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,080 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,051 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Both rear tyres perishing on outer side wall (205/50/17)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 36,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Both rear tyres perishing on outer side wall (205/50/17)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 30,360 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 24,099 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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VU13 YFS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU13 YFS, 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

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What year was VU13 YFS registered?

VU13 YFS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is VU13 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 YFS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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