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YC13 VUL

2013 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo S4069,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 VUL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 103,767 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 95,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 86,908 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover has pinhole

Pass 6 Jun 2023 78,585 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,240 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 71,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 62,646 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 62,643 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,458 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 55,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,027 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 49,026 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,903 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 38,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,339 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 27,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,897 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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YC13 VUL is a 2013 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 69,457 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC13 VUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YC13 VUL registered?

YC13 VUL is a 2013 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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