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YY13 OAP

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,801 mi
Last recorded52,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 52,801 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 52,800 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 41,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 34,346 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,015 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,477 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 24,709 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 24,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,007 miles

Both front tyres inner edges heavily worn

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,325 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 27 Jun 2016 15,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

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 OAP 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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

YY13 OAP is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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