2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · HC14 DRC
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2014. Recorded mileage 43,652 miles. MOT valid until 24/01/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 1560cc
HC14 DRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 43,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HC14 DRC Mileage History
- 17/01/202330,231 mi
- 23/01/202433,835 mi+3,604 mi
- 16/01/202538,592 mi+4,757 mi
- 16/01/202538,592 mi
- 16/01/202643,652 mi+5,060 mi
Average of roughly 4,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HC14 DRC 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 2014 Volvo V40 (HC14 DRC) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- EGR valve and cooler clogging(Moderate)
VEA diesels build soot in the EGR system and begin to hesitate, warn or fail emissions tests if the car mostly does short trips.
- 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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