2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · AY13 WGD
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2013. Recorded mileage 191,049 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,049 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
AY13 WGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 191,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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 WGD Mileage History
- 30/04/2024159,693 mi
- 30/04/2025177,057 mi+17,364 mi
- 30/04/2025177,063 mi+6 mi
- 23/04/2026191,022 mi+13,959 mi
- 27/04/2026191,049 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 15,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY13 WGD 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 WGD) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))”.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AY13 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AY13WGD.
DIRECT BIKES
TOYOTA
VERSO
MERCEDES-BENZ
VITO
HYUNDAI
I30
FORD
TRANSIT
FIAT
CHAUSSON MOTOR/HOME
ROYAL ENFIELD
BULLET EFI
AUDI
A3 S LINE 40 TFSI E S-A
FORD
CHAUSSON
FORD
TRANSIT
FIAT
HYUNDAI
I20