2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · YN13 LBP
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29/05/2013. Recorded mileage 198,210 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,210 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
YN13 LBP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 198,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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.
YN13 LBP Mileage History
- 05/05/2016101,231 mi
- 29/05/2017111,003 mi+9,772 mi
- 17/05/2018122,359 mi+11,356 mi
- 17/05/2018122,359 mi
- 29/05/2019137,537 mi+15,178 mi
- 29/05/2019137,538 mi+1 mi
- 26/11/2020160,624 mi+23,086 mi
- 19/11/2021170,682 mi+10,058 mi
- 30/12/2022180,340 mi+9,658 mi
- 30/12/2022180,362 mi+22 mi
- 05/01/2024185,254 mi+4,892 mi
- 15/01/2025191,890 mi+6,636 mi
- 08/01/2026198,205 mi+6,315 mi
- 08/01/2026198,210 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 10,020 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
YN13 LBP 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 (YN13 LBP) between May 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding +disc is bend (1.2.1 (f))”.
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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