2013 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country

Highlights

• Rare in the UK; very few V40 T5 Cross Country models were sold here
• Personally imported from Japan by the seller with all taxes paid
• JEVIC-verified mileage of 38,772 miles with certificate available
• Completely stock with no modifications
• MOT valid until June 2027

The Appeal

The Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country is a compelling package – a compact, raised-ride-height hatchback driven through all four wheels by a characterful 2.0-litre five-cylinder engine producing 213 BHP. Very few were sold new in the UK, too, so this Japanese import is a genuinely rare sight on British roads. Factor in that sonorous exhaust note and you've got a very impressive modern classic.

This example was personally imported from Japan by the seller, with all taxes paid and the car now registered on UK plates. The original Japanese auction sheet – graded 4 overall – is available, along with all original manuals and a service booklet stamped at 13,300 km. The seller can provide a detailed timeline of the entire import process.

On the mechanical front, an overheating issue in slow-moving traffic was resolved with a new electric cooling fan fitted by Volvo specialist GB Autos. The vendor reports the car is now running without fault, with smooth gearbox shifts and a healthy-sounding engine. Four new Yokohama tyres have been fitted, and the TFT dashboard has been converted to MPH and MPG for UK use, and the radio band has been expanded for UK radio channels.

It's an impressive, capable machine through and through, that we think will attract plenty of attention at auction.

Key Information

• Mileage: 38,772 miles (JEVIC-verified with certificate available)
• Country of origin: UK (imported from Japan in 2026)
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 9th of June 2027
• Technical specs: 2.0-litre five-cylinder petrol, six-speed automatic, AWD
• Paperwork: all original manuals, service booklet, Japanese auction sheet, JEVIC certificate, and cooling fan repair invoice included

The Detail

• New electric cooling fan fitted by Volvo specialist GB Autos at a cost of £1,100; invoice available
• Four new Yokohama tyres fitted at a cost of £400
• TFT dashboard converted to MPH and MPG and radio band been expanded for UK radio channels at a cost of £150
• Service booklet stamped for an inspection/service in 2015 at 13,300 km
• Paintwork in overall good condition with some scratches and scrapes noted
• Slight curbing on some wheels
• Headlights faded, typical of Japanese-market cars due to humidity
• Headliner re-glued due to some sagging
• The vendor states the interior is in good condition for its age with no major marks, tears, or rips on the seats
• Factory-fitted Volvo roof bars
• Equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control, emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and electric driver's seat
• Japanese auction grade 4 (Interior C, Exterior C); original auction sheet available

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