2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · EX63 SHJ
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29/11/2013. Recorded mileage 116,286 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,286 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
EX63 SHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 116,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
EX63 SHJ Mileage History
- 03/02/202265,542 mi
- 06/10/202264,391 mi-1,151 mi
- 12/10/202382,323 mi+17,932 mi
- 09/10/2024101,542 mi+19,219 mi
- 23/10/2025116,286 mi+14,744 mi
Average of roughly 13,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EX63 SHJ 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 (EX63 SHJ) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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