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YY13 WHB

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,534 mi
Last recorded74,534 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 WHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 74,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,487 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,659 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 9 Feb 2017 55,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WHB is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

YY13 WHB is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YY13 WHB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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