2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · A13 CBF
2013 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2013. Recorded mileage 137,557 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1984cc
A13 CBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 137,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
A13 CBF Mileage History
- 18/05/2023111,137 mi
- 09/04/2024118,287 mi+7,150 mi
- 09/04/2024118,287 mi
- 25/03/2025128,381 mi+10,094 mi
- 09/03/2026137,557 mi+9,176 mi
Average of roughly 9,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A13 CBF 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 (A13 CBF) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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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