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YY13 AFZ

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,902 mi
Last recorded125,902 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 AFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 125,902 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 118,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,288 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,482 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 105,479 miles

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

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,957 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 97,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 83,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,986 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,792 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 56,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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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YY13 AFZ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY13 AFZ, 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 YY13 AFZ registered?

YY13 AFZ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 May 2013.

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