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YX13 UKC

2013 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,350 mi
Last recorded122,350 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 UKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 122,350 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 116,043 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rears (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 116,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rears (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,917 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 104,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,170 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 92,883 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 92,883 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 83,915 miles

rear seats have covers fitted preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,705 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,947 miles

n/s/f wiperblade lightly smearing

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 54,947 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f wiperblade lightly smearing

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

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 UKC is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Red 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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

YX13 UKC is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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