2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · RM58 RAZ
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2014. Recorded mileage 124,078 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,078 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
RM58 RAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 124,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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.
RM58 RAZ Mileage History
- 26/05/202377,398 mi
- 13/06/202499,285 mi+21,887 mi
- 05/06/2025121,262 mi+21,977 mi
- 05/06/2025121,263 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/2026124,078 mi+2,815 mi
Average of roughly 15,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RM58 RAZ 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 (RM58 RAZ) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
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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