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YC63 BWK

2013 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,121 mi
Last recorded42,121 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC63 BWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 42,121 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 37,647 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 33,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 30,347 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 23,682 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 19,387 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 19,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 15,427 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 15,271 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 13,904 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,521 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 BWK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWK, 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 BWK registered?

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

Is YC63 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC63 BWK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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