2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KM63 FMF
2013 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 92,758 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KM63 FMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2026
- 92,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
KM63 FMF Mileage History
- 02/10/202373,395 mi
- 25/09/202479,441 mi+6,046 mi
- 14/10/202586,948 mi+7,507 mi
- 23/10/202586,959 mi+11 mi
- 22/09/202692,758 mi+5,799 mi
Average of roughly 6,512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KM63 FMF 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 (KM63 FMF) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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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- 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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