2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · GA11 SAZ
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26/07/2014. Recorded mileage 106,849 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,849 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
GA11 SAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 106,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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.
GA11 SAZ Mileage History
- 18/07/202489,247 mi
- 18/07/202489,248 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/202599,914 mi+10,666 mi
- 03/07/202599,917 mi+3 mi
- 22/07/2026106,849 mi+6,932 mi
Average of roughly 8,759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GA11 SAZ 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 (GA11 SAZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/55R17 fitted but 205/50R17 required (5.2.3 (b”.
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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