2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · GL13 FJK
2013 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/07/2013. Recorded mileage 119,684 miles. MOT valid until 24/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,684 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
GL13 FJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 119,684 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.
GL13 FJK Mileage History
- 18/01/202379,401 mi
- 25/01/202487,994 mi+8,593 mi
- 17/01/2025106,933 mi+18,939 mi
- 18/01/2025106,934 mi+1 mi
- 20/01/2026119,684 mi+12,750 mi
Average of roughly 13,402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL13 FJK 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 (GL13 FJK) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 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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