2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · L200 ABE
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 107,464 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
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L200 ABE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 107,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L200 ABE 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 2016 Volvo V40 (L200 ABE) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
L200 ABE Mileage History
- 06/07/202277,269 mi
- 31/01/202388,721 mi+11,452 mi
- 31/01/202492,679 mi+3,958 mi
- 16/01/202597,077 mi+4,398 mi
- 26/01/2026107,464 mi+10,387 mi
Average of roughly 8,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
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 failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
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