2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · YX13 SPU
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26/03/2013. Recorded mileage 94,193 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,193 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
YX13 SPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 94,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
YX13 SPU Mileage History
- 06/07/202267,009 mi
- 29/07/202371,296 mi+4,287 mi
- 10/08/202477,970 mi+6,674 mi
- 28/05/202582,743 mi+4,773 mi
- 23/05/202694,193 mi+11,450 mi
Average of roughly 7,007 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YX13 SPU 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 (YX13 SPU) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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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