2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · DF13 JKZ
2013 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2013. Recorded mileage 154,675 miles. MOT valid until 02/03/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/03/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,675 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
DF13 JKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 154,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
DF13 JKZ Mileage History
- 15/02/2024134,505 mi
- 20/02/2024134,506 mi+1 mi
- 26/02/2025144,853 mi+10,347 mi
- 27/02/2026154,675 mi+9,822 mi
- 27/02/2026154,675 mi
Average of roughly 9,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF13 JKZ 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 (DF13 JKZ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 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: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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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