2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · AY63 EPK
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09/09/2013. Recorded mileage 158,879 miles. MOT valid until 07/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1560cc
AY63 EPK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 158,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AY63 EPK Mileage History
- 08/09/201628,949 mi
- 06/09/201739,200 mi+10,251 mi
- 18/01/201947,485 mi+8,285 mi
- 03/01/202069,118 mi+21,633 mi
- 13/01/202191,182 mi+22,064 mi
- 13/01/202191,182 mi
- 05/01/2022111,885 mi+20,703 mi
- 06/01/2022111,885 mi
- 06/07/2022123,291 mi+11,406 mi
- 06/07/2022123,291 mi
- 13/07/2023133,230 mi+9,939 mi
- 13/07/2023133,230 mi
- 28/06/2024143,228 mi+9,998 mi
- 03/09/2025149,133 mi+5,905 mi
- 09/09/2025149,133 mi
- 27/08/2026158,879 mi+9,746 mi
Average of roughly 13,038 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
AY63 EPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (AY63 EPK) between September 2016 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springs(Moderate)
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
- Water ingress around windscreen and scuttle(Moderate)
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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