2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SB14 GSZ
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 101,676 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB14 GSZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2024
- 101,676 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.
SB14 GSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volvo V40 (SB14 GSZ) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SB14 GSZ Mileage History
- 11/07/202269,152 mi
- 17/07/202385,281 mi+16,129 mi
- 08/07/2024101,675 mi+16,394 mi
- 12/07/2024101,676 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 16,230 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
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 failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
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