2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SW63 BHZ
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29/10/2013. Recorded mileage 153,064 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,064 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.
SW63 BHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2023
- 153,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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SW63 BHZ Mileage History
- 15/09/2021121,953 mi
- 15/09/2021121,953 mi
- 09/09/2022137,606 mi+15,653 mi
- 07/09/2023153,064 mi+15,458 mi
- 08/09/2023153,064 mi
Average of roughly 15,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW63 BHZ 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 (SW63 BHZ) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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