2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · LO13 MDX
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2013. Recorded mileage 37,771 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,771 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
LO13 MDX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 37,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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.
LO13 MDX Mileage History
- 18/08/202237,545 mi
- 02/01/202637,558 mi+13 mi
- 28/01/202637,771 mi+213 mi
Average of roughly 66 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
LO13 MDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (LO13 MDX) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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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