2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · S33 EAH
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2013. Recorded mileage 61,642 miles. MOT valid until 02/01/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,642 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
S33 EAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 61,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
S33 EAH Mileage History
- 15/12/202124,718 mi
- 14/12/202227,964 mi+3,246 mi
- 03/01/202438,792 mi+10,828 mi
- 14/12/202446,540 mi+7,748 mi
- 17/12/202561,642 mi+15,102 mi
Average of roughly 9,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S33 EAH 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 (S33 EAH) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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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