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YD63 GMU

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,052 mi
Last recorded141,052 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD63 GMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 141,052 miles

vehicle underbody has been undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2024 136,511 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 131,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 2,4,2,mm to zero on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 2,4,2,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 131,292 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt damaged seat belt cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front ,offside front worse on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 2,4,2,mm to zero on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 2,4,2,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 124,814 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/flaking ,slight leak

Pass 24 Sep 2021 117,119 miles

Items in the boot not allowing for a full inspection.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 117,112 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Items in the boot not allowing for a full inspection.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 109,547 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 109,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 103,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm and wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and wearing on inner edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,897 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,948 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,402 miles

Offside Front side marker light bulb inop.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YD63 GMU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YD63 GMU, 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 YD63 GMU registered?

YD63 GMU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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