2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · LG13 HBK
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09/04/2013. Recorded mileage 182,854 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,854 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
LG13 HBK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 182,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
LG13 HBK Mileage History
- 09/04/201669,484 mi
- 13/04/201787,201 mi+17,717 mi
- 12/03/201898,399 mi+11,198 mi
- 08/04/2019114,206 mi+15,807 mi
- 26/06/2020128,646 mi+14,440 mi
- 26/06/2020128,649 mi+3 mi
- 23/06/2021139,018 mi+10,369 mi
- 12/04/2022147,674 mi+8,656 mi
- 31/03/2023158,470 mi+10,796 mi
- 27/03/2024171,421 mi+12,951 mi
- 27/03/2024171,421 mi
- 08/04/2025180,206 mi+8,785 mi
- 15/04/2026182,854 mi+2,648 mi
- 15/04/2026182,854 mi
Average of roughly 11,319 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
LG13 HBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (LG13 HBK) between April 2016 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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