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YF63 DTZ

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,702 mi
Last recorded55,702 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF63 DTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 55,702 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 51,642 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slightly play or noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder slightly out shape 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 51,642 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slightly play or noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder slightly out shape 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 46,883 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front axle (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 46,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front axle (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 33,270 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,211 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering off on outer edge and cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail present (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 28,019 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 23,457 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 19,993 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 16,893 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 9,696 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 DTZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White 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 YF63 DTZ, 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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What year was YF63 DTZ registered?

YF63 DTZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 November 2013.

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