2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · CV13 UEM
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2013. Recorded mileage 128,298 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,298 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
CV13 UEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 128,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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 UEM Mileage History
- 03/11/202293,769 mi
- 04/11/202293,773 mi+4 mi
- 26/10/2023105,415 mi+11,642 mi
- 13/11/2024118,020 mi+12,605 mi
- 10/11/2025128,298 mi+10,278 mi
Average of roughly 11,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CV13 UEM 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 (CV13 UEM) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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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