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YC63 BWA

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,054 mi
Last recorded80,054 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC63 BWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 80,054 miles

General age related underbody corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight aim pattern blurry (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight aim pattern blurry (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 68,788 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 68,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 68,786 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 68,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner 3.5mm centre 3mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner 3mm centre 2mm outer 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 65,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner 3.5mm centre 3mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner 3mm centre 2mm outer 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,794 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 59,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder worn & centre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 49,536 miles

Front Sidelights flickering slightly

Fail 17 Dec 2020 49,536 miles

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

Front Sidelights flickering slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 40,484 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 37,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,889 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 23,554 miles

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

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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YC63 BWA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC63 BWA, 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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YC63 BWA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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