2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · WP14 CLX
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14/05/2014. Recorded mileage 122,125 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,125 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
WP14 CLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 122,125 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.
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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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.
WP14 CLX Mileage History
- 23/09/2022101,076 mi
- 14/09/2023109,517 mi+8,441 mi
- 14/09/2023109,519 mi+2 mi
- 11/09/2024116,149 mi+6,630 mi
- 13/08/2025122,125 mi+5,976 mi
Average of roughly 7,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WP14 CLX 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 (WP14 CLX) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))”.
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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