2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · AP13 XEL
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/05/2013. Recorded mileage 78,143 km. MOT valid until 17/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 78,143 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1590cc
AP13 XEL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 78,143 km 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.
AP13 XEL Odometer History
- 06/03/202566,303 km
- 05/03/202648,457 mi
- 18/03/202678,143 km
Average of roughly 11,474 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AP13 XEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (AP13 XEL) between March 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 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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