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YP63 YCT

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,561 mi
Last recorded154,561 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 154,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 149,447 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 143,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 139,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 139,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid [Brake bleeder on calipre] (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 128,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [At 2mm tread depth] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 118,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Seeping fluid (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm, nailed & worn unevenly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 106,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Opacity on initial test 0.73, opacity on retest 0.47 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm, nailed & worn unevenly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 94,833 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 4 Oct 2019 94,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking bleeder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,470 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,404 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres smooth inside edges of raised tread

Fail 13 Nov 2017 65,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside and nearside front tyres smooth inside edges of raised tread

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,165 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 51,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light reverse lamp coming on (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre out of shape

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 YCT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YCT, 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 YP63 YCT registered?

YP63 YCT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is YP63 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP63 YCT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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