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YF62 LRO

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,448 mi
Last recorded132,448 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 LRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 132,448 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 132,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2024 128,097 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 128,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 125,470 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 125,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing Bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 122,397 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 119,728 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 119,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 113,184 miles

Nearside rear tyre mis-shaped on inside edge

Fail 11 Jan 2021 113,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre mis-shaped on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2020 103,742 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 91,389 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 79,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,481 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 45,431 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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YF62 LRO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF62 LRO, 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 YF62 LRO registered?

YF62 LRO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 January 2013.

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The MOT history for YF62 LRO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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