2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · CV13 UEL
2013 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24/05/2013. Recorded mileage 55,982 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1984cc
CV13 UEL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 55,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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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 UEL Mileage History
- 16/05/201617,570 mi
- 16/05/201617,570 mi
- 17/05/201724,776 mi+7,206 mi
- 23/04/201830,821 mi+6,045 mi
- 18/04/201957,777 mi+26,956 mi
- 16/03/202044,745 mi-13,032 mi
- 25/02/202148,124 mi+3,379 mi
- 26/02/202148,125 mi+1 mi
- 17/02/202250,519 mi+2,394 mi
- 13/03/202353,625 mi+3,106 mi
- 26/03/202454,319 mi+694 mi
- 20/03/202555,222 mi+903 mi
- 23/03/202655,982 mi+760 mi
Average of roughly 3,899 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
CV13 UEL 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 UEL) between May 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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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