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YD13 UAC

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,702 mi
Last recorded155,702 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 UAC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 155,702 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 155,700 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 153,090 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 145,184 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 128,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,041 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 89,986 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 89,986 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 82,562 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake effort only just met requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,353 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 57,353 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,162 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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YD13 UAC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD13 UAC, 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 YD13 UAC registered?

YD13 UAC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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