2014 Volvo V40 · 51,606 MOT tests
2014 Volvo V40 reliability
2014 Volvo V40s fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 13 V40 years (51,606 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- 29.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 77,832
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,606
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5% of tests fail here (92% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volvo V40
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.8%
- Tyres7.9%
- Lights and electrics7.7%
- Brakes5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.79%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.59%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel smoke above limit, post-2014 2.32%
Excess diesel smoke can point to poor combustion or engine wear, which can be costly, so check before buying.
Position lamp not working 2.17%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.16%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.96%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.54%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.68%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.48%)
Other years
Every Volvo V40 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volvo V40 reliable?
2014 Volvo V40s fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 13 V40 years (51,606 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volvo V40 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.79% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.59% of tests), diesel smoke above limit, post-2014 (2.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volvo V40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2014 Volvo V40 shows 77,832 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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