2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · LP63 GMO
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23/01/2014. Recorded mileage 165,413 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,413 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
LP63 GMO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 165,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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.
LP63 GMO Mileage History
- 15/08/2022143,422 mi
- 15/09/2023159,285 mi+15,863 mi
- 27/08/2024160,858 mi+1,573 mi
- 12/09/2025165,413 mi+4,555 mi
Average of roughly 7,145 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LP63 GMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volvo V40 (LP63 GMO) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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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