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YN13 LBP

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,210 mi
Last recorded198,210 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN13 LBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 198,210 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 198,205 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 191,890 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 185,254 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 180,362 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 180,340 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding +disc is bend (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 170,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 160,624 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 137,538 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 137,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 122,359 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 122,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2017 111,003 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 101,231 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LBP is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBP, 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 LBP registered?

YN13 LBP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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