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YD13 UOK

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,517 mi
Last recorded107,517 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 UOK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 107,517 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 107,398 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traction control arm front main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traction control arm front main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 103,471 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 103,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 98,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 98,270 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front day running light inop

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

Pass 10 May 2023 93,142 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 93,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,192 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 86,190 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 84,634 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 83,524 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,950 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,694 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,599 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,440 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 UOK is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD13 UOK, 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 UOK registered?

YD13 UOK is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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