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YJ13 SWT

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,680 mi
Last recorded51,680 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 SWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 51,680 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 51,673 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,328 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 42,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 40,303 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 40,282 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 39,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,008 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 38,007 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,229 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 36,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 31,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 12 Mar 2018 27,486 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,371 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bald on edges

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

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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YJ13 SWT 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 YJ13 SWT, 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 YJ13 SWT registered?

YJ13 SWT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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The MOT history for YJ13 SWT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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