2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SW64 EJC
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 137,455 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW64 EJC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 137,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
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.
SW64 EJC Mileage History
- 01/11/201718,094 mi
- 13/11/201825,843 mi+7,749 mi
- 22/06/201930,341 mi+4,498 mi
- 02/09/202045,989 mi+15,648 mi
- 27/08/202159,121 mi+13,132 mi
- 01/09/202274,587 mi+15,466 mi
- 29/08/202392,007 mi+17,420 mi
- 30/08/202392,020 mi+13 mi
- 09/09/2024113,026 mi+21,006 mi
- 05/09/2025122,728 mi+9,702 mi
- 08/09/2026137,453 mi+14,725 mi
- 10/09/2026137,455 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,477 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SW64 EJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volvo V40 (SW64 EJC) between November 2017 and September 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))”.
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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