2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · RB54 RCB
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2013. Recorded mileage 145,544 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,544 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
RB54 RCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 145,544 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: Good
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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.
RB54 RCB Mileage History
- 03/02/202284,372 mi
- 17/02/202392,197 mi+7,825 mi
- 05/03/2024104,764 mi+12,567 mi
- 05/03/2025110,212 mi+5,448 mi
- 28/03/2026145,544 mi+35,332 mi
Average of roughly 14,756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RB54 RCB 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 (RB54 RCB) between February 2022 and March 2026.
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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