2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · VU14 ABN
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2014. Recorded mileage 124,770 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 1560cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
VU14 ABN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 124,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VU14 ABN Mileage History
- 30/08/2023119,361 mi
- 30/08/2023119,361 mi
- 30/08/2024122,434 mi+3,073 mi
- 30/08/2024122,434 mi
- 28/08/2025124,770 mi+2,336 mi
Average of roughly 2,709 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VU14 ABN 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 (VU14 ABN) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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