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YY13 KRE

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,809 mi
Last recorded51,809 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 KRE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 51,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 50,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 47,412 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 44,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 44,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 41,668 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 41,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 39,144 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 39,143 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 34,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 30,245 miles

Front tyres worn on edges slighty

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

Pass 18 May 2017 25,768 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,339 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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YY13 KRE is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KRE, 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 KRE registered?

YY13 KRE is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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