2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · DH08 GAL
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29/06/2013. Recorded mileage 89,523 miles. MOT valid until 09/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,523 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
DH08 GAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 89,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
DH08 GAL Mileage History
- 08/12/202154,426 mi
- 02/12/202261,903 mi+7,477 mi
- 06/12/202370,707 mi+8,804 mi
- 18/11/202479,213 mi+8,506 mi
- 05/12/202589,523 mi+10,310 mi
Average of roughly 8,793 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DH08 GAL 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 (DH08 GAL) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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