2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · CV13 GJF
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 124,084 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CV13 GJF Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 124,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
CV13 GJF Mileage History
- 28/01/201623,872 mi
- 28/01/201623,872 mi
- 06/01/201731,497 mi+7,625 mi
- 03/07/201734,144 mi+2,647 mi
- 03/07/201845,512 mi+11,368 mi
- 03/07/201845,516 mi+4 mi
- 16/07/201954,392 mi+8,876 mi
- 30/09/202060,134 mi+5,742 mi
- 25/09/202170,509 mi+10,375 mi
- 21/10/202282,263 mi+11,754 mi
- 31/01/202498,304 mi+16,041 mi
- 31/01/2025108,970 mi+10,666 mi
- 29/01/2026124,084 mi+15,114 mi
Average of roughly 10,017 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
CV13 GJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (CV13 GJF) between January 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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