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YC13 TSU

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,878 mi
Last recorded73,878 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 TSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,878 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 73,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 68,014 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 11,456 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 11,456 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 50,535 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 35,193 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 33,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,760 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 27,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 22,716 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 13,145 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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YC13 TSU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

YC13 TSU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is YC13 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 TSU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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