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YP13 WLJ

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,189 mi
Last recorded131,189 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP13 WLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 131,189 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 130,978 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 121,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,948 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door wont open from inside

Fail 5 Jul 2021 73,775 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door wont open from inside

Pass 16 Jun 2020 66,647 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 66,644 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 60,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,946 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,065 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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YP13 WLJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP13 WLJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YP13 WLJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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