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YH13 LYO

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,092 mi
Last recorded89,092 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 LYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,092 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,575 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 69,314 miles

Heat Shield Loose Around Fuel Tank

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,127 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 51,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,362 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 40,869 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm center tread & bald on inner edge nearly to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm center tread & bald on inner edge nearly to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 13,378 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 13,368 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,526 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 LYO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

YH13 LYO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YH13 LYO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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