2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SM14 XEG
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21/07/2014. Recorded mileage 64,222 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,222 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SM14 XEG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 64,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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SM14 XEG Mileage History
- 06/07/202249,906 mi
- 12/06/202355,085 mi+5,179 mi
- 17/06/202459,645 mi+4,560 mi
- 30/06/202564,222 mi+4,577 mi
Average of roughly 4,798 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SM14 XEG 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 (SM14 XEG) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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