2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · FL64 FNJ
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 57,630 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FL64 FNJ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 57,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
FL64 FNJ Mileage History
- 25/09/201712,242 mi
- 15/11/201814,551 mi+2,309 mi
- 15/01/202015,919 mi+1,368 mi
- 05/08/202115,955 mi+36 mi
- 01/08/202219,289 mi+3,334 mi
- 12/07/202325,183 mi+5,894 mi
- 20/09/202325,703 mi+520 mi
- 23/09/202435,368 mi+9,665 mi
- 25/09/202435,369 mi+1 mi
- 26/08/202551,526 mi+16,157 mi
- 18/06/202657,630 mi+6,104 mi
Average of roughly 5,200 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
FL64 FNJ 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 (FL64 FNJ) between September 2017 and June 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Outer Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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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