2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · ME12 EAD
2013 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11/09/2013. Recorded mileage 96,306 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1984cc
ME12 EAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 96,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
ME12 EAD Mileage History
- 03/09/202171,288 mi
- 19/08/202276,971 mi+5,683 mi
- 11/09/202383,684 mi+6,713 mi
- 02/09/202489,211 mi+5,527 mi
- 11/09/202596,306 mi+7,095 mi
Average of roughly 6,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ME12 EAD 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 (ME12 EAD) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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