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YE63 KAU

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,958 mi
Last recorded102,958 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE63 KAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 102,958 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess Wear Inner Edge, 3mm, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 3mm, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2026 102,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess Wear Inner Edge, 3mm, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 3mm, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 96,400 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

Front Brake Pads Running Low.

Pass 27 May 2024 89,781 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Fail 27 May 2024 89,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive Wear Inner Edge, 3mm, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2023 82,564 miles

Engine & Body Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light Cracking Between Tread, 4mm Centre, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY Worn Inner Edge, 4mm Centre, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bonnet Catch Sticking

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY Cracking Between Tread, 4mm Centre, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2023 82,564 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Engine & Body Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light Cracking Between Tread, 4mm Centre, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY Worn Inner Edge, 4mm Centre, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bonnet Catch Sticking

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY Cracking Between Tread, 4mm Centre, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2022 72,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,589 miles

near side front tyre wearing on minimum legal limit

Pass 8 Jul 2020 59,052 miles

Engine covers fitted upper and lower not allowing full inspection of some testable items .

Pass 28 Jun 2019 48,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,326 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 37,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 19,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 10,018 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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YE63 KAU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE63 KAU, 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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YE63 KAU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 October 2013.

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