2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · AY55 MEE
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2013. Recorded mileage 88,807 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,807 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
AY55 MEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 88,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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.
AY55 MEE Mileage History
- 30/03/202367,396 mi
- 09/04/202473,434 mi+6,038 mi
- 10/04/202580,663 mi+7,229 mi
- 10/04/202580,663 mi
- 09/04/202688,807 mi+8,144 mi
Average of roughly 7,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY55 MEE 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 (AY55 MEE) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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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