2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · EX13 HMG
2013 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 90,894 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX13 HMG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 90,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX13 HMG 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 (EX13 HMG) between June 2016 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
EX13 HMG Mileage History
- 01/06/201656,319 mi
- 13/06/201763,907 mi+7,588 mi
- 14/06/201763,907 mi
- 02/06/201869,665 mi+5,758 mi
- 06/06/201869,685 mi+20 mi
- 12/06/201974,990 mi+5,305 mi
- 06/06/202077,408 mi+2,418 mi
- 08/06/202077,410 mi+2 mi
- 03/06/202179,612 mi+2,202 mi
- 26/05/202281,956 mi+2,344 mi
- 26/05/202385,007 mi+3,051 mi
- 17/05/202487,320 mi+2,313 mi
- 09/05/202589,077 mi+1,757 mi
- 12/05/202690,894 mi+1,817 mi
Average of roughly 3,477 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: 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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