2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · AR08 CUZ
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2013. Recorded mileage 104,885 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,885 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
AR08 CUZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 104,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
AR08 CUZ Mileage History
- 25/01/202247,202 mi
- 23/01/202360,281 mi+13,079 mi
- 05/02/202485,361 mi+25,080 mi
- 11/02/2025104,793 mi+19,432 mi
- 24/02/2025104,885 mi+92 mi
Average of roughly 18,710 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AR08 CUZ 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 (AR08 CUZ) between January 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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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