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YC63 BWG

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,487 mi
Last recorded76,487 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC63 BWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,487 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 68,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 63,033 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,519 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 58,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,097 miles

Noise from belt area of engine.

Fail 13 Oct 2021 54,097 miles

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

Noise from belt area of engine.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,518 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 48,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 43,873 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 43,873 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,614 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 33,319 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,611 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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YC63 BWG is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC63 BWG registered?

YC63 BWG is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2013.

Is YC63 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC63 BWG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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