2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · M20 EBF
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/10/2016. Recorded mileage 48,705 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
M20 EBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 48,705 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: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
M20 EBF Mileage History
- 06/10/202322,485 mi
- 18/09/202434,934 mi+12,449 mi
- 19/09/202434,935 mi+1 mi
- 16/09/202548,349 mi+13,414 mi
- 20/10/202548,705 mi+356 mi
Average of roughly 12,855 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M20 EBF 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 (M20 EBF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (M20E Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as M20EBF.
AUDI
A5
FORD
FOCUS
BMW
320I M SPORT AUTO
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
PEUGEOT
207
MINI
COOPER CLASSIC C AUTO
RENAULT
GRAND SCENIC
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLVO
XC60
BMW
X3
SUZUKI
SWIFT GLX 5DR