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YX13 OAC

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,270 mi
Last recorded134,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 OAC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 134,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 130,551 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 125,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 119,274 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 119,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 103,592 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 103,590 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,063 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 89,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,612 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 77,612 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,292 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 61,081 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 43,032 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 36,660 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 30,501 miles

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

unable to clearly see rear inner brake pads

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 OAC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black 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 OAC, 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 OAC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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