2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · 39 DEN
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2013. Recorded mileage 148,615 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,615 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
39 DEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 148,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
39 DEN Mileage History
- 10/05/2022125,627 mi
- 13/05/2023129,346 mi+3,719 mi
- 24/07/2024138,113 mi+8,767 mi
- 25/07/2024138,402 mi+289 mi
- 03/09/2025148,615 mi+10,213 mi
Average of roughly 6,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
39 DEN 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 (39 DEN) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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