2014 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · KS14 LCK
2014 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27/05/2014. Recorded mileage 37,470 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 1969cc
KS14 LCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 37,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 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.
KS14 LCK Mileage History
- 25/10/202218,891 mi
- 17/10/202319,374 mi+483 mi
- 12/10/202426,296 mi+6,922 mi
- 12/10/202426,297 mi+1 mi
- 11/10/202537,470 mi+11,173 mi
Average of roughly 6,273 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KS14 LCK 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 (KS14 LCK) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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