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YT63 BKX

2013 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,493 mi
Last recorded144,493 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT63 BKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 144,493 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 135,180 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 125,526 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 125,526 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle miss firing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,971 miles

rear tyres misshaped

Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,598 miles

Offside Front Slightly noisy driveshaft bearing

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 103,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Slightly noisy driveshaft bearing

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 96,522 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 83,356 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 83,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,163 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 45,746 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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YT63 BKX 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 76.9%.

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 YT63 BKX, 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 YT63 BKX registered?

YT63 BKX is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 October 2013.

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