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YP63 RVU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,146 mi
Last recorded104,146 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP63 RVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 104,146 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 104,058 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,870 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 91,677 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,562 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,034 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,197 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,656 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 34,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 24,401 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 RVU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVU, 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

How do I check the history of YP63 RVU?

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What year was YP63 RVU registered?

YP63 RVU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is YP63 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP63 RVU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP63 RVU have outstanding finance?

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