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YY63 CYV

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,955 mi
Last recorded161,955 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY63 CYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 161,955 miles

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

light corrosion underneath

Fail 16 Jan 2025 161,954 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

light corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Sep 2023 149,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 140,864 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 128,055 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 116,184 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,475 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,442 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 74,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

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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YY63 CYV is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY63 CYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY63 CYV registered?

YY63 CYV is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is YY63 CYV safe to buy?

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