2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · HSZ 5028
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 55,955 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HSZ 5028 Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 55,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HSZ 5028 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volvo V40 (HSZ 5028) between May 2017 and October 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
HSZ 5028 Mileage History
- 16/05/201710,090 mi
- 11/05/201815,085 mi+4,995 mi
- 13/05/201920,608 mi+5,523 mi
- 12/11/202027,575 mi+6,967 mi
- 15/11/202131,245 mi+3,670 mi
- 16/11/202131,247 mi+2 mi
- 11/11/202235,236 mi+3,989 mi
- 14/11/202338,822 mi+3,586 mi
- 12/11/202446,564 mi+7,742 mi
- 28/10/202555,955 mi+9,391 mi
Average of roughly 5,427 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
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 failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
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