2016 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · AP16 HHB
2016 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29/06/2016. Recorded mileage 48,607 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1560cc
AP16 HHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 48,607 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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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.
AP16 HHB Mileage History
- 14/06/202235,660 mi
- 22/06/202340,470 mi+4,810 mi
- 20/06/202443,738 mi+3,268 mi
- 21/06/202443,745 mi+7 mi
- 12/06/202548,607 mi+4,862 mi
Average of roughly 4,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP16 HHB 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 (AP16 HHB) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 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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