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YN63 KYW

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,993 mi
Last recorded128,993 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN63 KYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 128,993 miles

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

underseal all under suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2025 121,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 113,259 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 113,257 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 107,580 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 100,708 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 100,708 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 99,100 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 92,351 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,249 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2019 86,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,815 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 71,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,073 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 55,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,156 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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YN63 KYW is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YN63 KYW, 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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YN63 KYW is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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