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YP63 URH

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,689 mi
Last recorded88,689 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 88,689 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 88,689 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested Cords exposed OSF tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn fully smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder & may well soon have cords exposed depending on vehicle use (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,451 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 77,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,325 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 70,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,705 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 59,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 49,496 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 49,496 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 17 Oct 2020 39,999 miles

covers & trays

Fail 16 Oct 2020 39,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

covers & trays

Pass 16 Oct 2019 31,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 22,468 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 13,208 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 8,844 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 URH is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 URH, 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 URH registered?

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

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