2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · PL63 FHO
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25/11/2013. Recorded mileage 31,566 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,566 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
PL63 FHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 31,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PL63 FHO Mileage History
- 17/09/202115,067 mi
- 07/09/202219,228 mi+4,161 mi
- 08/09/202323,543 mi+4,315 mi
- 20/09/202427,024 mi+3,481 mi
- 17/09/202531,566 mi+4,542 mi
Average of roughly 4,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL63 FHO 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 (PL63 FHO) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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