2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SL63 EBJ
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14/10/2013. Recorded mileage 89,649 miles. MOT valid until 12/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,649 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SL63 EBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 89,649 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
SL63 EBJ Mileage History
- 26/08/202174,525 mi
- 01/09/202284,515 mi+9,990 mi
- 30/11/202387,214 mi+2,699 mi
- 29/11/202488,530 mi+1,316 mi
- 13/01/202689,649 mi+1,119 mi
Average of roughly 3,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL63 EBJ 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 (SL63 EBJ) between August 2021 and January 2026.
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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