2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · E9 MGA
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11/03/2014. Recorded mileage 86,570 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,570 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
E9 MGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 86,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
E9 MGA Mileage History
- 01/04/202263,215 mi
- 27/03/202372,340 mi+9,125 mi
- 14/03/202478,985 mi+6,645 mi
- 24/03/202584,166 mi+5,181 mi
- 20/03/202686,570 mi+2,404 mi
Average of roughly 5,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E9 MGA 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 (E9 MGA) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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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