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YY13 LCM

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,218 mi
Last recorded152,218 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 152,218 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 152,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 141,506 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 132,447 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,989 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 118,989 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,739 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 74,639 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2019 74,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2018 55,717 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2017 34,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,198 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall

Nearside Rear has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

child seat fitted

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 LCM is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 LCM, 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 LCM registered?

YY13 LCM is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is YY13 LCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY13 LCM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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