CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF13 FJV

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,207 mi
Last recorded125,207 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 FJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 125,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 118,456 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 118,456 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 109,541 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 109,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 100,509 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 90,339 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 90,339 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 83,983 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,016 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 79,004 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 79,004 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,259 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 65,365 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,176 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 50,506 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 50,506 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF13 FJV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 YF13 FJV, 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

How do I check the history of YF13 FJV?

You can check the full history of YF13 FJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF13 FJV registered?

YF13 FJV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is YF13 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF13 FJV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF13 FJV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF13 FJV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.