2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SL63 XMU
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09/12/2013. Recorded mileage 96,689 miles. MOT valid until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,689 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 XMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 96,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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SL63 XMU Mileage History
- 03/11/202266,818 mi
- 03/11/202266,818 mi
- 10/10/202379,831 mi+13,013 mi
- 02/10/202490,150 mi+10,319 mi
- 29/09/202596,689 mi+6,539 mi
Average of roughly 10,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL63 XMU 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 XMU) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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