2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · CD51 ARD
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2013. Recorded mileage 77,391 miles. MOT valid until 14/11/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,391 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
CD51 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 77,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 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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CD51 ARD Mileage History
- 16/06/202256,936 mi
- 09/08/202365,400 mi+8,464 mi
- 09/08/202365,400 mi
- 15/11/202471,961 mi+6,561 mi
- 05/11/202577,391 mi+5,430 mi
Average of roughly 6,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CD51 ARD 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 (CD51 ARD) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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