2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · P26 AAC
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12/08/2014. Recorded mileage 65,850 miles. MOT valid until 07/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,850 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
P26 AAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 65,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 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.
P26 AAC Mileage History
- 01/10/202457,445 mi
- 01/10/202457,447 mi+2 mi
- 01/10/202563,213 mi+5,766 mi
- 30/04/202665,844 mi+2,631 mi
- 09/06/202665,850 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,983 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P26 AAC 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 (P26 AAC) between October 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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