2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · WF14 ABZ
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2014. Recorded mileage 152,595 miles. MOT valid until 18/11/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,595 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
WF14 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 152,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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.
WF14 ABZ Mileage History
- 13/11/2023139,064 mi
- 14/11/2023139,064 mi
- 14/11/2024148,790 mi+9,726 mi
- 19/11/2024148,790 mi
- 19/11/2025152,595 mi+3,805 mi
Average of roughly 6,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WF14 ABZ 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 (WF14 ABZ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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