2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · FR13 VDV
2013 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16/07/2013. Recorded mileage 109,807 miles. MOT valid until 05/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,807 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
FR13 VDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 109,807 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
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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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.
FR13 VDV Mileage History
- 10/11/202292,106 mi
- 10/11/202292,113 mi+7 mi
- 04/12/202399,429 mi+7,316 mi
- 06/11/2024104,511 mi+5,082 mi
- 21/11/2025109,807 mi+5,296 mi
Average of roughly 5,841 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FR13 VDV 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 (FR13 VDV) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 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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