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YP63 GKZ

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,329 mi
Last recorded121,329 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP63 GKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 121,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 99,885 miles

Nearside Day time running lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on outer tread

Fail 4 Feb 2025 99,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on outer tread

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 76,938 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2024 76,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 71,055 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 71,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front daylight running light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2021 52,363 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 45,648 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 45,648 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Bridgeston 205 55 R16 94H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,808 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 32,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,258 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 GKZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

YP63 GKZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 2013.

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