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YY13 FNS

2013 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,990 mi
Last recorded103,990 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 FNS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 103,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 96,198 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 96,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 82,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 74,110 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 62,658 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-6k mls left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,985 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

tyre sealant expired

Fail 5 Apr 2019 42,984 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

tyre sealant expired

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,302 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 41,302 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YY13 FNS is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YY13 FNS, 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 YY13 FNS registered?

YY13 FNS is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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The MOT history for YY13 FNS 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.

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