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YR13 SYC

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,984 mi
Last recorded89,984 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 89,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 87,129 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 73,577 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 73,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 67,051 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 67,051 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 58,288 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 42,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,124 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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YR13 SYC 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 84.6%.

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 SYC, 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 YR13 SYC registered?

YR13 SYC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is YR13 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR13 SYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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