2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · BJ14 AMX
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 May 2014. Recorded mileage 174,620 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ14 AMX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 174,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ14 AMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volvo V40 (BJ14 AMX) between March 2017 and March 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction satnav hold”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
BJ14 AMX Mileage History
- 21/03/201780,345 mi
- 12/03/2018106,533 mi+26,188 mi
- 01/03/2019131,158 mi+24,625 mi
- 07/03/2019131,397 mi+239 mi
- 09/03/2020146,862 mi+15,465 mi
- 09/03/2021150,535 mi+3,673 mi
- 22/02/2022155,669 mi+5,134 mi
- 22/02/2022155,669 mi
- 02/03/2023161,072 mi+5,403 mi
- 07/03/2024165,018 mi+3,946 mi
- 11/03/2024165,040 mi+22 mi
- 21/02/2025168,193 mi+3,153 mi
- 21/02/2025168,194 mi+1 mi
- 10/03/2026174,603 mi+6,409 mi
- 13/03/2026174,620 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 10,501 miles per year across 15 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: 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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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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