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YS13 TEJ

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,207 mi
Last recorded71,207 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 TEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 71,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,435 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,940 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2023 52,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2022 48,132 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 48,132 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 42,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,066 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 33,206 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 23,446 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 17,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 13,581 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 TEJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 YS13 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

YS13 TEJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is YS13 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS13 TEJ 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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