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2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · BA11 TMC

BA11 TMC

2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2013. Recorded mileage 129,071 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2013 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 18/02/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage
129,071 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/02/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/01/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2013
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT test on February 9, 2026, where no defects were recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable over the last three years, despite a single failure recorded in January 2024. Since that failure, the car has passed two consecutive tests without any advisories or defects, indicating that the specific mechanical issue identified at that time was rectified and has not recurred in subsequent inspections. At 129,071 miles, the Volvo V40 reflects an average of approximately 10,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 13-year-old vehicle. The record shows consistent annual testing, with a notable exception between January 2024 and February 2024 where a re-test occurred just three weeks after a failure. The mileage level suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which typically places consistent load on wear-related components such as the suspension geometry and braking system. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most prone to fatigue at this mileage and age. While the recent records are clean, the high mileage necessitates a thorough check of the rear suspension bushes, control arms, and coil springs for signs of perishing or tearing. The brakes should also be inspected for thinning discs or caliper corrosion, given that the vehicle has passed without advisories for these items recently. Structural integrity around the lower sills and mounting points remains a standard priority for a vehicle of this era. Buying score: 72 Risk level: Low.

BA11 TMC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
  • 129,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 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 Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

BA11 TMC Mileage History

  1. 30/01/2023100,821 mi
  2. 30/01/2024109,728 mi+8,907 mi
  3. 19/02/2024109,746 mi+18 mi
  4. 06/02/2025118,959 mi+9,213 mi
  5. 09/02/2026129,071 mi+10,112 mi

Average of roughly 9,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BA11 TMC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 16:01
MOT Analysis

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 (BA11 TMC) between January 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 February 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), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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