2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · YY14 RBO
2014 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06/05/2014. Recorded mileage 98,625 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,625 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
YY14 RBO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 98,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 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.
YY14 RBO Mileage History
- 06/01/201716,285 mi
- 06/01/201716,285 mi
- 01/02/201823,453 mi+7,168 mi
- 30/01/201929,856 mi+6,403 mi
- 30/01/202037,380 mi+7,524 mi
- 07/05/202038,548 mi+1,168 mi
- 11/05/202038,550 mi+2 mi
- 04/05/202143,946 mi+5,396 mi
- 05/05/202143,949 mi+3 mi
- 07/07/202244,848 mi+899 mi
- 08/07/202244,848 mi
- 30/06/202353,815 mi+8,967 mi
- 05/07/202466,529 mi+12,714 mi
- 05/07/202582,579 mi+16,050 mi
- 03/07/202698,624 mi+16,045 mi
- 03/07/202698,625 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,679 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
YY14 RBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volvo V40 (YY14 RBO) between January 2017 and July 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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