2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · YY63 FOF
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2013. Recorded mileage 134,748 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1596cc
YY63 FOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 134,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
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.
YY63 FOF Mileage History
- 17/11/2023114,167 mi
- 17/11/2023114,174 mi+7 mi
- 30/10/2024123,922 mi+9,748 mi
- 21/11/2025134,746 mi+10,824 mi
- 21/11/2025134,748 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY63 FOF 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 (YY63 FOF) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted. (4.1.4 (c))”.
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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