2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · LE51 RAF
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26/07/2013. Recorded mileage 159,216 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,216 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
LE51 RAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 159,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
LE51 RAF Mileage History
- 14/08/2023130,012 mi
- 14/08/2023130,012 mi
- 19/08/2024145,161 mi+15,149 mi
- 19/08/2024145,161 mi
- 05/08/2025159,216 mi+14,055 mi
Average of roughly 14,774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LE51 RAF 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 (LE51 RAF) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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