2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SP13 HXF
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2013. Recorded mileage 49,759 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,759 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
SP13 HXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 49,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
SP13 HXF Mileage History
- 20/02/202343,571 mi
- 19/02/202446,137 mi+2,566 mi
- 19/02/202446,137 mi
- 25/02/202547,688 mi+1,551 mi
- 20/02/202649,759 mi+2,071 mi
Average of roughly 2,062 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP13 HXF 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 (SP13 HXF) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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