2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · AY13 WFR
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/03/2013. Recorded mileage 45,005 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1596cc
AY13 WFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 45,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 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.
AY13 WFR Mileage History
- 11/03/202233,710 mi
- 07/03/202335,769 mi+2,059 mi
- 01/03/202436,791 mi+1,022 mi
- 08/10/202436,990 mi+199 mi
- 02/10/202545,005 mi+8,015 mi
Average of roughly 3,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY13 WFR 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 (AY13 WFR) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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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