2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · R88 VCB
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20/03/2013. Recorded mileage 43,495 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,495 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
R88 VCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 43,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
R88 VCB Mileage History
- 12/03/202439,467 mi
- 12/03/202439,467 mi
- 11/03/202541,019 mi+1,552 mi
- 11/03/202541,019 mi
- 17/02/202643,495 mi+2,476 mi
Average of roughly 2,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R88 VCB 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 (R88 VCB) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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