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YY63 WAJ

2013 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,453 mi
Last recorded126,453 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 126,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer shoulder

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

Fail 3 May 2024 126,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer shoulder

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 125,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,758 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,753 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 84,697 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit = 0.55 reading obtained 0.75 avg (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rearmost bushes: slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NS AND OS TRAILING ARM BUSHES: PARTLY DE-BONDED / DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,657 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,637 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,858 miles

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

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 38,243 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 8 Dec 2017 32,408 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 26,388 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WAJ is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY63 WAJ, 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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YY63 WAJ is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2013.

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