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YR13 MVF

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

252,407 mi
Last recorded252,407 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 MVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 252,407 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 247,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 241,905 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 235,908 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 228,477 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 7 Apr 2021 152,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2020 148,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 143,496 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 137,635 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 131,437 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,341 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner tread area

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer tread area

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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YR13 MVF is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 YR13 MVF, 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 YR13 MVF registered?

YR13 MVF is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 April 2013.

Is YR13 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR13 MVF 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.

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