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YX13 GXM

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,406 mi
Last recorded135,406 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 GXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 135,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 125,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 116,643 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 111,362 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to separate from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Mar 2023 111,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to separate from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,363 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED PREVENTING INSPECTION

Fail 25 Feb 2022 98,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED PREVENTING INSPECTION

Pass 15 Feb 2021 88,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,638 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 21 Feb 2020 80,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,286 miles

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

Nearside Front alloy damaged on outer edge

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror glass come loose (3.3 (b) (i))

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2019 66,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front alloy damaged on outer edge

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror glass come loose (3.3 (b) (i))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding & scoring on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding & scoring on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 52,516 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding & scoring on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding & scoring on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 10 Mar 2016 29,460 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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YX13 GXM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX13 GXM, 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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YX13 GXM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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