2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SY13 JBO
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22/03/2013. Recorded mileage 103,972 miles. MOT valid until 06/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,972 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
SY13 JBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 103,972 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.
SY13 JBO Mileage History
- 12/03/202486,657 mi
- 18/03/202486,657 mi
- 07/12/202488,013 mi+1,356 mi
- 28/11/2025103,972 mi+15,959 mi
- 29/11/2025103,972 mi
Average of roughly 10,086 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY13 JBO 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 (SY13 JBO) between March 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 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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