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YH13 LHT

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,743 mi
Last recorded93,743 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 LHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 93,743 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,800 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 79,943 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 79,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,069 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 73,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And, bald inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Within tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure With tyre tread area, towards inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, inner/outer edges and close to canvass. Please renew A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,820 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 60,633 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 60,633 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,060 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,604 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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YH13 LHT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH13 LHT, 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 YH13 LHT registered?

YH13 LHT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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