2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · ND63 GJV
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 111,373 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND63 GJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/12/2025
- 111,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND63 GJV 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 (ND63 GJV) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
ND63 GJV Mileage History
- 15/12/202375,186 mi
- 18/12/202375,214 mi+28 mi
- 16/12/202489,370 mi+14,156 mi
- 16/12/202489,370 mi
- 04/12/2025111,373 mi+22,003 mi
Average of roughly 18,364 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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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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