2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · EO63 LGW
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18/11/2013. Recorded mileage 161,372 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,372 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
EO63 LGW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 161,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
EO63 LGW Mileage History
- 24/02/2023107,407 mi
- 08/03/2024116,802 mi+9,395 mi
- 10/03/2025129,838 mi+13,036 mi
- 07/03/2026161,372 mi+31,534 mi
- 07/03/2026161,372 mi
Average of roughly 17,807 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EO63 LGW 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 (EO63 LGW) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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