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YG63 BZM

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,773 mi
Last recorded116,773 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG63 BZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 116,773 miles

steering rack noisey

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

Fail 8 May 2024 116,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

steering rack noisey

Pass 11 Apr 2023 96,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 84,156 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,501 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 67,607 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 55,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YG63 BZM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG63 BZM, 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 YG63 BZM registered?

YG63 BZM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 September 2013.

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