2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · BD63 ENC
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03/01/2014. Recorded mileage 114,907 miles. MOT valid until 11/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,907 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
BD63 ENC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 114,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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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.
BD63 ENC Mileage History
- 30/12/201665,829 mi
- 14/02/201879,225 mi+13,396 mi
- 12/04/201987,368 mi+8,143 mi
- 13/04/201987,368 mi
- 26/03/202092,816 mi+5,448 mi
- 26/03/202196,128 mi+3,312 mi
- 25/03/2022100,332 mi+4,204 mi
- 27/03/2023105,373 mi+5,041 mi
- 27/03/2023105,373 mi
- 22/03/2024108,106 mi+2,733 mi
- 22/03/2024108,610 mi+504 mi
- 31/03/2025112,207 mi+3,597 mi
- 02/04/2025112,208 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/2026114,907 mi+2,699 mi
Average of roughly 5,326 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
BD63 ENC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volvo V40 (BD63 ENC) between December 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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