2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · YH13 LHO
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 51,430 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH13 LHO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 51,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 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.
YH13 LHO Mileage History
- 16/03/201616,225 mi
- 01/03/201720,764 mi+4,539 mi
- 07/03/201825,984 mi+5,220 mi
- 06/03/201930,752 mi+4,768 mi
- 03/03/202035,713 mi+4,961 mi
- 03/03/202035,713 mi
- 16/03/202138,065 mi+2,352 mi
- 24/03/202240,496 mi+2,431 mi
- 24/03/202240,522 mi+26 mi
- 29/03/202343,767 mi+3,245 mi
- 13/03/202446,795 mi+3,028 mi
- 13/03/202446,795 mi
- 04/03/202548,949 mi+2,154 mi
- 03/03/202651,430 mi+2,481 mi
Average of roughly 3,534 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
YH13 LHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (YH13 LHO) between March 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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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