2013 Volvo V40 · 35,642 MOT tests
2013 Volvo V40 reliability
2013 Volvo V40s fail 30.3% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 13 V40 years (35,642 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- 30.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 89,386
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,642
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 7.9% of tests fail here (12% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volvo V40
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.9%
- Lights and electrics9.6%
- Brakes7.9%
- Tyres7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.12%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 2.35%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.33%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.32%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.21%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.15%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.36%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.61%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.56%)
Other years
Every Volvo V40 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volvo V40 reliable?
2013 Volvo V40s fail 30.3% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 13 V40 years (35,642 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volvo V40 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.12% of tests), position lamp not working (2.35% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volvo V40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Volvo V40 shows 89,386 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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