2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · OV62 VGD
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 59,432 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV62 VGD Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 59,432 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: Excellent
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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.
OV62 VGD Mileage History
- 04/01/201617,350 mi
- 13/01/201722,206 mi+4,856 mi
- 15/01/201825,814 mi+3,608 mi
- 15/01/201929,607 mi+3,793 mi
- 14/01/202033,570 mi+3,963 mi
- 25/07/202033,656 mi+86 mi
- 24/07/202136,922 mi+3,266 mi
- 28/07/202240,638 mi+3,716 mi
- 27/07/202347,170 mi+6,532 mi
- 18/07/202454,063 mi+6,893 mi
- 08/08/202558,524 mi+4,461 mi
- 07/08/202659,432 mi+908 mi
Average of roughly 3,974 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 VGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (OV62 VGD) between January 2016 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 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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- Air conditioning compressor failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
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 scuttleModerate
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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