2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · J6 MLE
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27/03/2014. Recorded mileage 152,744 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,744 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
J6 MLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2026
- 152,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
J6 MLE Mileage History
- 27/10/2022118,498 mi
- 03/11/2023126,210 mi+7,712 mi
- 08/11/2024139,993 mi+13,783 mi
- 25/11/2024139,997 mi+4 mi
- 22/01/2026152,744 mi+12,747 mi
Average of roughly 10,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J6 MLE 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 (J6 MLE) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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