2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · PE08 TEX
2013 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2013. Recorded mileage 90,974 miles. MOT valid until 06/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,974 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
PE08 TEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 90,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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.
PE08 TEX Mileage History
- 02/02/202372,132 mi
- 12/01/202479,142 mi+7,010 mi
- 07/02/202586,104 mi+6,962 mi
- 07/02/202586,104 mi
- 23/01/202690,974 mi+4,870 mi
Average of roughly 6,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE08 TEX 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 (PE08 TEX) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 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: Tyres (4 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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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