2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · L20 RAX
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26/09/2013. Recorded mileage 90,396 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,396 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
L20 RAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 90,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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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.
L20 RAX Mileage History
- 04/04/202477,382 mi
- 21/03/202583,893 mi+6,511 mi
- 21/03/202583,893 mi
- 10/04/202690,327 mi+6,434 mi
- 22/04/202690,396 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 6,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L20 RAX 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 (L20 RAX) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
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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