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YX13 UKB

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,472 mi
Last recorded127,472 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,472 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 127,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 123,958 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 118,092 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 118,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 112,151 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 112,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,104 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,313 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,067 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,820 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 78,820 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,659 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,215 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,781 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 UKB 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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

YX13 UKB is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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