2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · PY14 RFJ
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08/03/2014. Recorded mileage 67,368 miles. MOT valid until 31/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Carlisle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 1600cc
PY14 RFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 67,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
PY14 RFJ Mileage History
- 28/01/202343,166 mi
- 29/01/202450,659 mi+7,493 mi
- 30/01/202557,727 mi+7,068 mi
- 21/01/202667,364 mi+9,637 mi
- 22/01/202667,368 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PY14 RFJ 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 (PY14 RFJ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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