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YX63 VRU

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,597 mi
Last recorded105,597 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX63 VRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,597 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake has slight bind on manual rotation

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 100,016 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 100,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 94,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,559 miles

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,233 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,157 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions too clean to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 61,861 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,174 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 37,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R brake sticking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VRU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YX63 VRU, 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 YX63 VRU registered?

YX63 VRU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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