2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · C9 ALT
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2013. Recorded mileage 123,412 miles. MOT valid until 21/11/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,412 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
C9 ALT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 123,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
C9 ALT Mileage History
- 22/11/2022101,721 mi
- 08/11/2023107,494 mi+5,773 mi
- 12/11/2024114,695 mi+7,201 mi
- 29/10/2025123,412 mi+8,717 mi
Average of roughly 7,392 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C9 ALT 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 (C9 ALT) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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