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YX13 NVJ

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,649 mi
Last recorded141,649 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 NVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 141,649 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (covered by rubber boot) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 136,751 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 136,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 121,044 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 120,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 110,421 miles

NSF washer jet appears to be slightly blocked, adequte fluid is being spread across swept area

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and worn on shoulders (More so inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush appears to be de-bonding heavily from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 101,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 93,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,525 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 81,525 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,938 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,864 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 38,863 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 NVJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NVJ, 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 YX13 NVJ registered?

YX13 NVJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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