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YR63 XXU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,179 mi
Last recorded170,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR63 XXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 170,179 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 163,109 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 157,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 151,563 miles

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

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 151,563 miles

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

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

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 136,989 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted font to rear

Fail 24 Jan 2022 136,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted font to rear

Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover & under tray VIEWS

Fail 6 Jan 2021 124,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover & under tray VIEWS

Fail 17 Dec 2020 124,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 112,465 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 112,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 93,016 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,561 miles

Both front tyres starting wear on very edges - 205 55 R16

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement just starting (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

front wipers slight smear - aero

Fail 3 Nov 2017 81,561 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres starting wear on very edges - 205 55 R16

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement just starting (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

front wipers slight smear - aero

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,183 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 XXU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

YR63 XXU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 November 2013.

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