2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · BD63 YAX
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17/12/2013. Recorded mileage 113,823 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,823 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
BD63 YAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 113,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
BD63 YAX Mileage History
- 26/06/202392,088 mi
- 28/11/202392,190 mi+102 mi
- 12/11/2024104,555 mi+12,365 mi
- 12/11/2025113,823 mi+9,268 mi
- 12/11/2025113,823 mi
Average of roughly 9,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD63 YAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (BD63 YAX) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (BD63 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as BD63YAX.
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
AUDI
A3
AUDI
A4
AUDI
A4
AUDI
A5
AUDI
A4
AUDI
A5
AUDI
TT
AUDI
A4
MERCEDES-BENZ
VIANO
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
AUDI
A3 SPORT 30 TFSI