2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · WP13 AEB
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 173,975 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WP13 AEB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 173,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
WP13 AEB Mileage History
- 27/06/201658,722 mi
- 15/06/201778,196 mi+19,474 mi
- 15/06/201778,196 mi
- 25/06/2018103,319 mi+25,123 mi
- 19/06/2019128,043 mi+24,724 mi
- 26/06/2019128,145 mi+102 mi
- 31/07/2020143,992 mi+15,847 mi
- 03/07/2021151,363 mi+7,371 mi
- 03/07/2021151,363 mi
- 29/06/2022254,036 km
- 02/08/2023261,343 km+7,307 km
- 03/08/2023261,343 km
- 06/08/2024268,314 km+6,971 km
- 28/07/2025274,775 km+6,461 km
- 28/07/2025274,775 km
- 01/08/2026173,975 mi
Average of roughly 11,417 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
WP13 AEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (WP13 AEB) between June 2016 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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
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