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YS62 VYL

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,457 mi
Last recorded49,457 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 VYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 49,457 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 47,007 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 45,436 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 42,098 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 42,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 41,326 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 38,618 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 38,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 35,450 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 30,574 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 30,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 26,027 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 20,929 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 15,579 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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YS62 VYL is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 YS62 VYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS62 VYL registered?

YS62 VYL is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 January 2013.

Is YS62 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 VYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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