2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SM64 FFV
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08/12/2014. Recorded mileage 94,114 miles. MOT valid until 26/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,114 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
SM64 FFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 94,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
SM64 FFV Mileage History
- 28/09/202377,737 mi
- 23/10/202487,112 mi+9,375 mi
- 25/10/202487,165 mi+53 mi
- 27/10/202594,113 mi+6,948 mi
- 27/10/202594,114 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,870 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM64 FFV 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 (SM64 FFV) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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