2014 VOLVO V401.6L Diesel
Considering this 2014 VOLVO V40? It's a Diesel with a 1560cc engine showing 57,010 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 1560cc
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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Full MOT History
Registered in 2014, this Volvo V40 with plate J1 ERA has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2022.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
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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