2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · FG13 FBC
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/04/2013. Recorded mileage 91,360 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,360 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
FG13 FBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 91,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
FG13 FBC Mileage History
- 05/04/202376,616 mi
- 13/04/202481,479 mi+4,863 mi
- 13/04/202481,479 mi
- 05/04/202586,023 mi+4,544 mi
- 11/04/202691,360 mi+5,337 mi
Average of roughly 4,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG13 FBC 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 (FG13 FBC) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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