2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · LM13 AWV
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02/05/2013. Recorded mileage 167,424 miles. MOT valid until 09/08/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,424 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
LM13 AWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 167,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
LM13 AWV Mileage History
- 08/08/2023127,244 mi
- 01/08/2024144,090 mi+16,846 mi
- 02/08/2024144,098 mi+8 mi
- 14/07/2025157,442 mi+13,344 mi
- 13/07/2026167,424 mi+9,982 mi
Average of roughly 13,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM13 AWV 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 (LM13 AWV) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability both links snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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