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YR13 UXY

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,595 mi
Last recorded118,595 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 118,595 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge & its outer side wall is scuffed.

rear brake pads are lowish.

Pass 24 Jul 2025 115,571 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 115,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine aug. belt perished with cracks

n/s day time running light inopp.

Pass 30 Jul 2024 112,758 miles

Nearside Rear lower control arm outer bush starting to deteriorate

auxiliary belt deteriorating

Fail 5 Jul 2024 112,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of o/s/r tyre perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre in poor cond bald & perished with cracks on edges a AD replace tyre soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,852 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 109,834 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 107,098 miles

bearing noise o/s/f wheel when rotated

both front tyres perishing/cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre perishing + worn edges

Pass 8 Jul 2021 103,748 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to separate

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

nearside rear tyre perishing and worn edges

some perishing to front tyres

Fail 8 Jul 2021 103,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to separate

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

nearside rear tyre perishing and worn edges

some perishing to front tyres

Pass 20 Jul 2020 100,903 miles

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 8 May 2019 96,729 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 92,815 miles

Rear Both tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 May 2018 92,811 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Both tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2017 88,391 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 83,613 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 83,613 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer and inner tread bald.

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 UXY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY registered?

YR13 UXY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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