2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · DE63 PBU
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25/10/2013. Recorded mileage 139,923 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,923 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 PBU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2025
- 139,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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 PBU Mileage History
- 17/10/201661,867 mi
- 17/10/201789,469 mi+27,602 mi
- 09/11/201893,175 mi+3,706 mi
- 20/01/2020101,156 mi+7,981 mi
- 22/01/2021106,037 mi+4,881 mi
- 22/01/2021106,037 mi
- 18/02/2022109,120 mi+3,083 mi
- 15/02/2023123,000 mi+13,880 mi
- 15/02/2023123,001 mi+1 mi
- 29/01/2024128,081 mi+5,080 mi
- 29/01/2024128,081 mi
- 10/02/2025139,922 mi+11,841 mi
- 14/02/2025139,923 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,372 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
DE63 PBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (DE63 PBU) between October 2016 and February 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Emission control equipment obviously modified DPF pressure pipes removed (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”.
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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