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YT13 OSY

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,388 mi
Last recorded123,388 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 OSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 123,388 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 123,388 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,340 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 104,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 104,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 98,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low/both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low/both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 91,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 83,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 79,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 69,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,073 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 R17) (Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 R17) (Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 84,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 R17) (Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 R17) (Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,041 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 65,041 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,542 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,935 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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YT13 OSY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT13 OSY, 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 YT13 OSY registered?

YT13 OSY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is YT13 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT13 OSY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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