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YP13 VXL

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,100 mi
Last recorded164,100 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP13 VXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 164,100 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 159,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 159,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 156,458 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 150,679 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 144,693 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2020 125,075 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,485 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 109,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 95,196 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 95,196 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,255 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2016 71,246 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2016 71,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/5017 (4.1.E.1)

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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YP13 VXL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 YP13 VXL, 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 YP13 VXL registered?

YP13 VXL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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