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YX63 OLB

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,440 mi
Last recorded123,440 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX63 OLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 123,440 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 116,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe corrosion present at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe corrosion present at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 103,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 103,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device arm not fixed to lower wish bone (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 92,465 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 92,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 72,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,987 miles

underbody fitted with covers

Fail 12 Aug 2019 54,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underbody fitted with covers

Pass 25 Aug 2018 42,323 miles

Nearside Front small deep cut in tyre tread

Nearside Front road wheel buckled

Fail 25 Aug 2018 42,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front road wheel buckled

Nearside Front small deep cut in tyre tread

unable to see rear inner pads, advise wheel removal and assessment

Pass 31 Aug 2017 26,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 15,135 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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YX63 OLB is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX63 OLB, 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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YX63 OLB is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 October 2013.

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