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YJ63 YTO

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

265,679 mi
Last recorded265,679 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 YTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 265,679 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 243,629 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 220,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 123,948 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 123,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 23 Jan 2021 104,873 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,868 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,408 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R inner pad most worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,118 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 34,920 miles

front wipers split

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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YJ63 YTO is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 YJ63 YTO, 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 YJ63 YTO registered?

YJ63 YTO is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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The MOT history for YJ63 YTO 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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