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YS13 LTU

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,514 mi
Last recorded164,514 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 LTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 164,514 miles

Both the rear indicators are turning white

Both the side repeaters are turning white

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The engine under tray is slightly insecure at the n/s

This car has a cyclic noise from the engine

Fail 1 Jul 2026 164,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Both the rear indicators are turning white

Both the side repeaters are turning white

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The engine under tray is slightly insecure at the n/s

This car has a cyclic noise from the engine

Pass 28 Jun 2025 155,022 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 150,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 147,616 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 147,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 131,766 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 116,301 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges suggest tracking

Pass 6 Jul 2020 106,377 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 106,377 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 86,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,169 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,281 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,314 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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YS13 LTU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YS13 LTU, 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 YS13 LTU registered?

YS13 LTU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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