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YT13 UCN

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,816 mi
Last recorded116,816 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 UCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 116,816 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 110,561 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 110,561 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 26 Aug 2023 99,444 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,031 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 73,691 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 73,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2020 61,198 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly within the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 55,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,227 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,308 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,591 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges of tread

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,205 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 UCN is a 2013 Volvo V40 in White 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 YT13 UCN, 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 YT13 UCN registered?

YT13 UCN is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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The MOT history for YT13 UCN 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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