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YX13 SPU

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,193 mi
Last recorded94,193 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 94,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 82,743 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 77,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 71,296 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,009 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 67,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 63,359 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 60,573 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 54,084 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 44,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres starting to crack at edge of tread

Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,740 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Wipers smearing

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 SPU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

YX13 SPU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is YX13 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX13 SPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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