2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · GY63 GZB
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28/11/2013. Recorded mileage 144,458 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,458 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
GY63 GZB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 144,458 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: 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.
GY63 GZB Mileage History
- 23/02/2024125,525 mi
- 27/02/2025135,149 mi+9,624 mi
- 27/02/2025135,149 mi
- 25/02/2026144,340 mi+9,191 mi
- 04/03/2026144,458 mi+118 mi
Average of roughly 9,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GY63 GZB 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 (GY63 GZB) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 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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