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YP13 WLV

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,127 mi
Last recorded154,127 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP13 WLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 154,127 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 154,127 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 141,755 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 128,310 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 115,183 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 115,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,441 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 95,368 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 89,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 83,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,895 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 75,895 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,689 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,749 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 WLV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

YP13 WLV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is YP13 WLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP13 WLV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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