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YT63 MHY

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,288 mi
Last recorded158,288 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT63 MHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 158,288 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,630 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 136,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 123,903 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,955 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 107,612 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,611 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 102,523 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp pattern slightly distorted

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

engine oil level requires top up

Pass 4 Dec 2018 92,392 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,802 miles

nearside front amber side marker lamp not working

Fail 9 Oct 2017 85,799 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure webbing cut through (5.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front amber side marker lamp not working

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,272 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

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 MHY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT63 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

YT63 MHY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is YT63 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT63 MHY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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