2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SB13 OTZ
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 117,622 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB13 OTZ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 117,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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.
SB13 OTZ Mileage History
- 04/05/201623,022 mi
- 20/04/201732,640 mi+9,618 mi
- 24/04/201846,026 mi+13,386 mi
- 03/05/201956,339 mi+10,313 mi
- 06/01/202062,132 mi+5,793 mi
- 10/12/202070,328 mi+8,196 mi
- 09/12/202182,130 mi+11,802 mi
- 08/12/202297,099 mi+14,969 mi
- 23/11/2023110,317 mi+13,218 mi
- 27/11/2023110,319 mi+2 mi
- 29/10/2024115,174 mi+4,855 mi
- 25/11/2025117,622 mi+2,448 mi
Average of roughly 9,894 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SB13 OTZ 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 (SB13 OTZ) between May 2016 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached brocken (5.3.4 (a) (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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- 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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