2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · LS53 SAM
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 71,588 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 SAM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 71,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 SAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volvo V40 (LS53 SAM) between February 2017 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
LS53 SAM Mileage History
- 28/02/201721,283 mi
- 13/02/201827,434 mi+6,151 mi
- 23/10/201831,132 mi+3,698 mi
- 23/10/201831,132 mi
- 25/09/201935,347 mi+4,215 mi
- 25/09/202039,662 mi+4,315 mi
- 10/06/202144,055 mi+4,393 mi
- 27/05/202250,420 mi+6,365 mi
- 06/06/202355,905 mi+5,485 mi
- 05/06/202460,597 mi+4,692 mi
- 08/06/202460,598 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/202564,384 mi+3,786 mi
- 17/03/202671,588 mi+7,204 mi
- 17/03/202671,588 mi
Average of roughly 5,561 miles per year across 14 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: Average
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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