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YY62 OSV

2013 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,491 mi
Last recorded72,491 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 OSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 72,491 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,177 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 64,123 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,620 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 55,192 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 51,291 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 48,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,539 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,813 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 41,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 35,150 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 26,324 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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YY62 OSV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YY62 OSV, 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 YY62 OSV registered?

YY62 OSV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 January 2013.

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The MOT history for YY62 OSV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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