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WG62 YJP

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,622 mi
Last recorded89,622 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 YJP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 89,622 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 75,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Under protective cover. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 75,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Under protective cover. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 72,051 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,738 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers have reduced function (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes beginning to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 65,732 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to test brakes due to O/S/R caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers have reduced function (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes beginning to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 59,677 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Door mirror slightly loose

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 52,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 47,214 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 41,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 37,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,384 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,697 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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WG62 YJP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 WG62 YJP, 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 WG62 YJP registered?

WG62 YJP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2013.

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