2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · WD63 JWL
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 67,888 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WD63 JWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 67,888 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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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.
WD63 JWL Mileage History
- 11/11/202146,092 mi
- 17/11/202250,991 mi+4,899 mi
- 15/11/202357,356 mi+6,365 mi
- 22/11/202462,583 mi+5,227 mi
- 19/11/202567,888 mi+5,305 mi
Average of roughly 5,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WD63 JWL 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 (WD63 JWL) between November 2021 and November 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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- 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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