2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · YP63 URL
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 168,875 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP63 URL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 168,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP63 URL 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 (YP63 URL) between November 2016 and September 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YP63 URL Mileage History
- 26/11/201639,140 mi
- 21/11/201755,026 mi+15,886 mi
- 22/11/201865,799 mi+10,773 mi
- 27/11/201978,428 mi+12,629 mi
- 30/11/202088,865 mi+10,437 mi
- 02/12/202088,942 mi+77 mi
- 23/11/202199,678 mi+10,736 mi
- 30/11/2022109,951 mi+10,273 mi
- 25/11/2023119,771 mi+9,820 mi
- 02/12/2023119,967 mi+196 mi
- 02/09/2024127,857 mi+7,890 mi
- 08/09/2025147,431 mi+19,574 mi
- 25/09/2026168,811 mi+21,380 mi
- 30/09/2026168,875 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 13,181 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: Average
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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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