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YX13 OAJ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,680 mi
Last recorded139,680 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 OAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 139,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Due to obstacles on rear seats unable to test/inspect rear seat belts ()

H/brake travel high but not effecting operation

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 139,678 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Due to obstacles on rear seats unable to test/inspect rear seat belts ()

H/brake travel high but not effecting operation

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,174 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 112,842 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 98,880 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 98,857 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,206 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,255 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,449 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 59,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,646 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 51,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,083 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,211 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 OAJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

YX13 OAJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 April 2013.

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