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YY13 PJU

2013 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,118 mi
Last recorded133,118 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 PJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 133,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 133,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bad flat spots to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 109,810 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 97,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,519 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,856 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,727 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,242 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 52,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out of shape and bellow the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,401 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 PJU is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJU, 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 PJU registered?

YY13 PJU is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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