2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · EK63 FSJ
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27/10/2013. Recorded mileage 139,677 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,677 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
EK63 FSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 139,677 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
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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.
EK63 FSJ Mileage History
- 11/12/2023121,110 mi
- 06/11/2024126,730 mi+5,620 mi
- 06/11/2024126,730 mi
- 25/10/2025139,231 mi+12,501 mi
- 04/11/2025139,677 mi+446 mi
Average of roughly 9,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK63 FSJ 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 (EK63 FSJ) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 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.
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