2016 VOLVO V401.5L PETROL
2016 VOLVO V40 — PETROL, 1498cc. This vehicle has 79,126 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1498cc
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2016, this Volvo V40 with plate J14 ACG has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2022.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
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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