2016 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · V40 WLK
2016 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 16/12/2016. Recorded mileage 105,414 miles. MOT valid until 27/02/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1498cc
V40 WLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 105,414 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
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V40 WLK Mileage History
- 10/01/202362,272 mi
- 13/01/202480,555 mi+18,283 mi
- 14/02/202595,317 mi+14,762 mi
- 28/02/202595,332 mi+15 mi
- 11/02/2026105,414 mi+10,082 mi
Average of roughly 13,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V40 WLK 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 (V40 WLK) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 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.
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