2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · Y50 GDT
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/06/2016. Recorded mileage 120,745 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
Y50 GDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 120,745 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: Below Average
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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Y50 GDT Mileage History
- 26/05/202283,909 mi
- 24/05/202396,320 mi+12,411 mi
- 22/05/2024109,463 mi+13,143 mi
- 02/06/2025120,745 mi+11,282 mi
- 02/06/2025120,745 mi
Average of roughly 12,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y50 GDT 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 (Y50 GDT) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 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.
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