2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · HC13 SJC
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18/10/2013. Recorded mileage 90,213 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,213 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
HC13 SJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/03/2026
- 90,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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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.
HC13 SJC Mileage History
- 01/03/202281,594 mi
- 27/02/202384,077 mi+2,483 mi
- 05/02/202486,751 mi+2,674 mi
- 04/02/202588,195 mi+1,444 mi
- 04/03/202690,213 mi+2,018 mi
Average of roughly 2,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HC13 SJC 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 (HC13 SJC) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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