2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · GF63 FYY
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 126,666 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF63 FYY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 126,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF63 FYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (GF63 FYY) between November 2016 and October 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GF63 FYY Mileage History
- 15/11/201642,113 mi
- 11/11/201752,787 mi+10,674 mi
- 07/11/201867,378 mi+14,591 mi
- 19/11/201981,746 mi+14,368 mi
- 05/11/202089,414 mi+7,668 mi
- 15/10/202190,653 mi+1,239 mi
- 13/10/2022100,501 mi+9,848 mi
- 02/10/2023110,706 mi+10,205 mi
- 09/10/2024118,330 mi+7,624 mi
- 14/10/2025126,666 mi+8,336 mi
- 14/10/2025126,666 mi
Average of roughly 9,489 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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- Air conditioning compressor failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
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 scuttleModerate
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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