2014 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KS14 OBK
2014 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 96,940 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS14 OBK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 96,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS14 OBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volvo V40 (KS14 OBK) between June 2017 and January 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KS14 OBK Mileage History
- 10/06/201731,181 mi
- 18/06/201837,058 mi+5,877 mi
- 14/06/201944,031 mi+6,973 mi
- 12/10/202050,065 mi+6,034 mi
- 13/10/202050,068 mi+3 mi
- 22/09/202157,388 mi+7,320 mi
- 22/09/202157,388 mi
- 05/10/202263,770 mi+6,382 mi
- 19/09/202373,344 mi+9,574 mi
- 25/09/202485,254 mi+11,910 mi
- 30/09/202485,263 mi+9 mi
- 08/10/202595,872 mi+10,609 mi
- 23/01/202696,940 mi+1,068 mi
Average of roughly 7,626 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
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 failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
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