2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · RK64 EOV
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21/10/2014. Recorded mileage 91,859 miles. MOT valid until 26/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,859 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
RK64 EOV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 91,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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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.
RK64 EOV Mileage History
- 20/10/201733,811 mi
- 12/10/201840,910 mi+7,099 mi
- 15/10/201951,032 mi+10,122 mi
- 20/10/202057,565 mi+6,533 mi
- 18/10/202163,361 mi+5,796 mi
- 26/10/202271,596 mi+8,235 mi
- 27/10/202271,597 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/202379,441 mi+7,844 mi
- 25/10/202379,552 mi+111 mi
- 21/10/202486,667 mi+7,115 mi
- 07/10/202591,855 mi+5,188 mi
- 08/10/202591,859 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,286 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
RK64 EOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volvo V40 (RK64 EOV) between October 2017 and October 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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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