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YX13 VCD

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,971 mi
Last recorded139,971 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 VCD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 139,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 137,291 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 130,159 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 130,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 117,773 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2023 117,773 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 104,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,854 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,774 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,037 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,523 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 53,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VCD is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol 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 VCD, 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 VCD registered?

YX13 VCD is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is YX13 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX13 VCD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX13 VCD have outstanding finance?

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