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YR13 MVX

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,049 mi
Last recorded128,049 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 MVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 128,049 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 128,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 114,626 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 114,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 106,479 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 106,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 97,322 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 88,628 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 88,626 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,108 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 80,108 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil from shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing inner & outer edges 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,349 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 64,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,152 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,052 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 40,044 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 29,230 miles

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

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 MVX is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

YR13 MVX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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The MOT history for YR13 MVX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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