2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · EM11 AHM
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2014. Recorded mileage 90,255 miles. MOT valid until 17/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,255 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
EM11 AHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 90,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 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.
EM11 AHM Mileage History
- 27/10/202378,801 mi
- 27/10/202378,801 mi
- 18/01/202478,988 mi+187 mi
- 10/01/202584,920 mi+5,932 mi
- 16/01/202690,255 mi+5,335 mi
Average of roughly 5,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EM11 AHM 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 (EM11 AHM) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “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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