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YE13 LGU

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,487 mi
Last recorded102,487 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE13 LGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 102,487 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 96,440 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 96,439 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))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,746 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2023 87,744 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,867 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 55,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,136 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 35,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,802 miles

Nearside Front 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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YE13 LGU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 YE13 LGU, 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 YE13 LGU registered?

YE13 LGU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is YE13 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE13 LGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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