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WG13 YHL

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,336 mi
Last recorded202,336 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG13 YHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 202,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 196,152 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sides trailing arms slightly worn

Fail 19 May 2025 196,152 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both sides trailing arms slightly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2023 188,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 180,639 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 180,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 175,989 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 160,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 154,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 135,761 miles

slight damage to o/s front wheel inner rim.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 112,859 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,630 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing inner edges.

slight damage to o/s front inner wheel rim.

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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WG13 YHL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG13 YHL, 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 WG13 YHL registered?

WG13 YHL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 August 2013.

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The MOT history for WG13 YHL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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