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YR13 MVT

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,279 mi
Last recorded167,279 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 MVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 167,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 162,727 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 162,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 155,609 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 147,245 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 137,145 miles

General under body corrosion.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn and going out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 137,145 miles

General under body corrosion.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn and going out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 132,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 119,315 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 103,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 89,559 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 73,833 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 73,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 MVT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YR13 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

YR13 MVT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is YR13 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR13 MVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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