2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KT13 PVO
2013 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 156,100 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KT13 PVO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 156,100 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: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
KT13 PVO Mileage History
- 21/07/2022145,646 mi
- 11/07/2023151,055 mi+5,409 mi
- 11/07/2023151,056 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/2024156,100 mi+5,044 mi
Average of roughly 5,401 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KT13 PVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (KT13 PVO) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (KT13 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as KT13PVO.
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY LUXURY HSE SD6 AUTO
SKODA
ENYAQ 85X SPORTLINE +
MINI
COOPER S EXCLUSIVE AUTO
NISSAN
MICRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
PEUGEOT
2008
MINI
COOPER S
BMW
X4 XDRIVE20D M SPORT MHEV AUTO
VAUXHALL
ADAM
VAUXHALL
ADAM
VAUXHALL
ADAM
SKODA
YETI
VOLVO V40 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2013 model year cars.
- Air conditioning compressor failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
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 scuttleModerate
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.