2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SP63 VHD
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 109,243 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP63 VHD Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 109,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP63 VHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (SP63 VHD) between August 2016 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)”.
SP63 VHD Mileage History
- 11/08/201641,402 mi
- 12/12/201644,978 mi+3,576 mi
- 14/11/201749,289 mi+4,311 mi
- 14/11/201749,289 mi
- 16/11/201852,957 mi+3,668 mi
- 18/11/201957,598 mi+4,641 mi
- 18/11/201957,599 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/202061,663 mi+4,064 mi
- 16/11/202166,317 mi+4,654 mi
- 16/11/202166,317 mi
- 01/12/202269,895 mi+3,578 mi
- 27/11/202375,842 mi+5,947 mi
- 16/11/202494,607 mi+18,765 mi
- 15/11/2025109,243 mi+14,636 mi
Average of roughly 7,324 miles per year across 14 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: 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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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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