2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · R46 WHL
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/05/2014. Recorded mileage 49,664 miles. MOT valid until 19/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 1600cc
R46 WHL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 49,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
R46 WHL Mileage History
- 24/04/201715,661 mi
- 14/05/201820,223 mi+4,562 mi
- 13/05/201924,894 mi+4,671 mi
- 11/05/202028,431 mi+3,537 mi
- 10/05/202131,888 mi+3,457 mi
- 09/05/202235,026 mi+3,138 mi
- 09/05/202338,371 mi+3,345 mi
- 07/05/202442,984 mi+4,613 mi
- 09/05/202442,985 mi+1 mi
- 06/05/202546,978 mi+3,993 mi
- 01/05/202649,664 mi+2,686 mi
Average of roughly 3,770 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R46 WHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volvo V40 (R46 WHL) between April 2017 and May 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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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