2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · BL13 CHF
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 138,629 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL13 CHF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2023
- 138,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
BL13 CHF Mileage History
- 31/12/2021117,056 mi
- 17/01/2022117,785 mi+729 mi
- 13/01/2023126,781 mi+8,996 mi
- 31/07/2023138,629 mi+11,848 mi
Average of roughly 13,661 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BL13 CHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (BL13 CHF) between December 2021 and July 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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- Air conditioning compressor failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
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 scuttleModerate
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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