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YN13 LAA

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,489 mi
Last recorded165,489 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN13 LAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 165,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 143,387 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 14 Dec 2024 143,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 6 Jan 2024 121,684 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 6 Jan 2024 121,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 30 Jan 2023 101,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 94,683 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,198 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,585 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 73,585 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,215 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 60,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner and outer edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge bald

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 21,195 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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YN13 LAA is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 YN13 LAA, 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 YN13 LAA registered?

YN13 LAA is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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