2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · FL04 BYL
2013 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/08/2013. Recorded mileage 116,884 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1984cc
FL04 BYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 116,884 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: 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.
FL04 BYL Mileage History
- 25/08/2021105,047 mi
- 27/08/2022108,938 mi+3,891 mi
- 30/08/2023113,505 mi+4,567 mi
- 30/08/2024115,530 mi+2,025 mi
- 16/08/2025116,884 mi+1,354 mi
Average of roughly 2,977 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL04 BYL 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 (FL04 BYL) between August 2021 and August 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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