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YR63 XXT

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,624 mi
Last recorded158,624 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR63 XXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 158,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 150,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 137,774 miles

plastic under trays fitted

rear suspension arms corroded o/s and n/s rear sub frame corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2024 137,774 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

plastic under trays fitted

rear suspension arms corroded o/s and n/s rear sub frame corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 127,376 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 127,374 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 120,084 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,221 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,182 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,807 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 67,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,864 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,793 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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YR63 XXT is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YR63 XXT, 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 YR63 XXT registered?

YR63 XXT is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2013.

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