2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · B27 MAG
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2014. Recorded mileage 62,083 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,083 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
B27 MAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 62,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
B27 MAG Mileage History
- 21/01/202250,712 mi
- 09/01/202354,741 mi+4,029 mi
- 08/01/202457,249 mi+2,508 mi
- 14/01/202559,924 mi+2,675 mi
- 13/01/202662,083 mi+2,159 mi
Average of roughly 2,859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B27 MAG 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 (B27 MAG) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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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