2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · G4 ALJ
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16/05/2014. Recorded mileage 95,914 miles. MOT valid until 22/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,914 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
G4 ALJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 95,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
G4 ALJ Mileage History
- 24/10/202385,106 mi
- 01/10/202490,299 mi+5,193 mi
- 01/10/202490,353 mi+54 mi
- 23/09/202595,914 mi+5,561 mi
- 23/09/202595,914 mi
Average of roughly 5,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G4 ALJ 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 (G4 ALJ) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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