2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · J4 HAR
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29/10/2013. Recorded mileage 42,678 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,678 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
J4 HAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 42,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
J4 HAR Mileage History
- 09/09/202124,045 mi
- 01/09/202229,198 mi+5,153 mi
- 11/09/202334,162 mi+4,964 mi
- 30/09/202437,925 mi+3,763 mi
- 15/10/202542,678 mi+4,753 mi
Average of roughly 4,546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J4 HAR 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 (J4 HAR) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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