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YH62 HFL

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,682 mi
Last recorded139,682 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 139,682 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 139,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 129,391 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 118,846 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 118,843 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 109,772 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2022 99,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. and beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords beginning to show (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 87,184 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,430 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,240 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,287 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

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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YH62 HFL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH62 HFL, 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 YH62 HFL registered?

YH62 HFL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 January 2013.

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