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YX13 OBE

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,414 mi
Last recorded135,414 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 135,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 127,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm \legal limit 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 123,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 114,422 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 114,422 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 105,986 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,093 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,731 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 83,724 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019
Fail 3 Aug 2019

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 61,823 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,172 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 OBE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

YX13 OBE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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