2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · GY14 RWV
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15/07/2014. Recorded mileage 50,101 miles. MOT valid until 08/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,101 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
GY14 RWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 50,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
GY14 RWV Mileage History
- 09/11/202243,383 mi
- 25/10/202346,025 mi+2,642 mi
- 01/11/202447,497 mi+1,472 mi
- 30/10/202550,101 mi+2,604 mi
- 30/10/202550,101 mi
Average of roughly 2,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GY14 RWV 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 (GY14 RWV) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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