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YF63 BYD

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,405 mi
Last recorded116,405 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF63 BYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 116,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 114,023 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 114,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 111,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 98,228 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 98,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,614 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking on both front suspension lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres worn slightly lumpy on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 84,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking on both front suspension lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres worn slightly lumpy on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 71,120 miles

metal exhaust mounting bracket above rear suspension corroded, not split

Pass 30 Jun 2020 65,257 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,330 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 54,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 35,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 23,407 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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YF63 BYD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 YF63 BYD, 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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YF63 BYD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 December 2013.

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