2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · CP05 OWL
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04/10/2014. Recorded mileage 24,456 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,456 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
CP05 OWL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 24,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
CP05 OWL Mileage History
- 26/09/20179,403 mi
- 21/08/201810,468 mi+1,065 mi
- 23/08/201810,469 mi+1 mi
- 09/08/201913,558 mi+3,089 mi
- 07/08/202015,410 mi+1,852 mi
- 06/08/202117,242 mi+1,832 mi
- 05/08/202219,000 mi+1,758 mi
- 03/08/202320,565 mi+1,565 mi
- 19/08/202422,865 mi+2,300 mi
- 20/08/202422,865 mi
- 28/10/202524,456 mi+1,591 mi
Average of roughly 1,861 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
CP05 OWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volvo V40 (CP05 OWL) between September 2017 and October 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure advise tyre 10 years old (5”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure advise tyre 10 years old (”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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