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YH13 NPV

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,995 mi
Last recorded131,995 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 131,995 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 124,525 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 124,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 119,456 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 114,964 miles

undertray hanging low but not likely to fall from vehicle

Pass 26 May 2022 105,456 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 101,819 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 101,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,968 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 79,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,959 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 54,860 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 12 May 2017 54,860 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts. (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,632 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 NPV 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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

YH13 NPV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is YH13 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH13 NPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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