2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · FN63 VLZ
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2013. Recorded mileage 126,254 miles. MOT valid until 07/09/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,254 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
FN63 VLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 126,254 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: Good
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FN63 VLZ Mileage History
- 16/03/202394,084 mi
- 17/03/202394,088 mi+4 mi
- 12/12/2024113,412 mi+19,324 mi
- 16/12/2024113,414 mi+2 mi
- 08/09/2025126,254 mi+12,840 mi
Average of roughly 12,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FN63 VLZ 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 (FN63 VLZ) between March 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 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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