2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · EJ13 YCF
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 234,054 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ13 YCF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 234,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ13 YCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (EJ13 YCF) between June 2016 and September 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EJ13 YCF Mileage History
- 10/06/201665,512 mi
- 28/06/201788,477 mi+22,965 mi
- 21/07/2018106,802 mi+18,325 mi
- 14/10/2019127,064 mi+20,262 mi
- 16/06/2020137,163 mi+10,099 mi
- 14/06/2021155,612 mi+18,449 mi
- 07/06/2022179,691 mi+24,079 mi
- 12/06/2023194,394 mi+14,703 mi
- 13/06/2023194,396 mi+2 mi
- 20/06/2024211,648 mi+17,252 mi
- 25/06/2024211,679 mi+31 mi
- 21/10/2025227,705 mi+16,026 mi
- 23/10/2025227,720 mi+15 mi
- 16/09/2026234,054 mi+6,334 mi
Average of roughly 16,416 miles per year across 14 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: Average
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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