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YH13 RUY

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,680 mi
Last recorded103,680 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 RUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 103,680 miles

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

N/S/ front wearing uneven

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded N/S rear & O/S Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Structural corrosion

Fail 14 May 2026 103,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

N/S/ front wearing uneven

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded N/S rear & O/S Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Structural corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2025 93,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged . 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 85,390 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edge . offside / nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 85,385 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside / nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edge . offside / nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 78,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,155 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,756 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,190 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,949 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,683 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 RUY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RUY, 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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YH13 RUY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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