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YX13 OTH

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,085 mi
Last recorded129,085 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 129,085 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 129,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 125,017 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Sep 2024 125,016 miles

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Oct 2023 118,977 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 4 Oct 2023 118,977 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 21 Sep 2022 110,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,964 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 102,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,889 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,311 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,734 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,905 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,900 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OTH 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 66.7%.

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 OTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX13 OTH registered?

YX13 OTH is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YX13 OTH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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