2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · FL63 NPO
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2013. Recorded mileage 171,221 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,221 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
FL63 NPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 171,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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.
FL63 NPO Mileage History
- 28/10/2022148,225 mi
- 26/10/2023160,034 mi+11,809 mi
- 31/10/2023160,040 mi+6 mi
- 23/05/2025171,221 mi+11,181 mi
- 23/05/2025171,221 mi
Average of roughly 8,954 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL63 NPO 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 (FL63 NPO) between October 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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