2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · GK63 CBU
2013 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2013. Recorded mileage 87,208 miles. MOT valid until 03/10/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,208 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
GK63 CBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 87,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
GK63 CBU Mileage History
- 21/09/202176,303 mi
- 28/09/202279,174 mi+2,871 mi
- 05/10/202381,772 mi+2,598 mi
- 02/10/202484,950 mi+3,178 mi
- 02/10/202587,208 mi+2,258 mi
Average of roughly 2,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GK63 CBU 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 (GK63 CBU) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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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