2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · DE63 CSO
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21/10/2013. Recorded mileage 171,484 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,484 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
DE63 CSO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2023
- 171,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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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.
DE63 CSO Mileage History
- 30/09/201652,276 mi
- 30/09/201652,276 mi
- 17/10/2018100,357 mi+48,081 mi
- 18/10/2018100,408 mi+51 mi
- 16/10/2019122,007 mi+21,599 mi
- 24/09/2020137,527 mi+15,520 mi
- 11/10/2021145,252 mi+7,725 mi
- 20/10/2022160,637 mi+15,385 mi
- 16/10/2023171,483 mi+10,846 mi
- 17/10/2023171,484 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 16,921 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
DE63 CSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (DE63 CSO) between September 2016 and October 2023.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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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