2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · DA13 PPV
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 115,496 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA13 PPV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 115,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA13 PPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (DA13 PPV) between February 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DA13 PPV Mileage History
- 23/02/201631,066 mi
- 22/02/201739,240 mi+8,174 mi
- 16/02/201848,268 mi+9,028 mi
- 05/02/201958,545 mi+10,277 mi
- 03/02/202070,019 mi+11,474 mi
- 03/02/202070,021 mi+2 mi
- 16/10/202075,038 mi+5,017 mi
- 30/10/202179,665 mi+4,627 mi
- 30/10/202179,665 mi
- 01/11/202284,603 mi+4,938 mi
- 01/11/202284,603 mi
- 13/10/202391,295 mi+6,692 mi
- 29/10/2024103,964 mi+12,669 mi
- 30/10/2025112,417 mi+8,453 mi
- 03/11/2025112,417 mi
- 02/03/2026115,496 mi+3,079 mi
Average of roughly 8,425 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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