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YP63 DVY

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,730 mi
Last recorded134,730 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP63 DVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 134,730 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 134,730 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 125,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 118,127 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,119 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 115,119 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 16 Nov 2022 108,830 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 108,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyres worn uneven.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 94,572 miles

"Maintenance overdue"message displayed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Nov 2021 94,572 miles

"Maintenance overdue"message displayed

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,144 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 75,479 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 75,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking but it is repairable

Fail 6 Nov 2018 62,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking but it is repairable

Pass 9 Nov 2017 41,960 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2016 28,029 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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YP63 DVY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YP63 DVY, 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 YP63 DVY registered?

YP63 DVY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 November 2013.

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