2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · WG62 VBX
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 137,144 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG62 VBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2024
- 137,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG62 VBX 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 (WG62 VBX) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WG62 VBX Mileage History
- 02/09/2022114,053 mi
- 02/09/2022114,054 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/2023126,613 mi+12,559 mi
- 30/10/2024137,144 mi+10,531 mi
- 30/10/2024137,144 mi
Average of roughly 10,687 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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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