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YC13 FJF

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,376 mi
Last recorded109,376 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 FJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 109,376 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2026 109,376 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 102,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NON REPAIRABLE

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 95,161 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 X SEATS IN REAR

Pass 15 May 2023 87,162 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2022 78,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn and cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2022 78,018 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working full of water / corroded (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn and cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 69,761 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 May 2021 69,761 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2020 64,173 miles

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

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

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2019 55,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,370 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 24,424 miles

Front wipers smearing

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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YC13 FJF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White 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 YC13 FJF, 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 YC13 FJF registered?

YC13 FJF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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The MOT history for YC13 FJF 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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