2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · AV66 CVS
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15/09/2016. Recorded mileage 84,560 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
AV66 CVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 84,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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.
AV66 CVS Mileage History
- 17/09/202264,991 mi
- 14/09/202372,267 mi+7,276 mi
- 16/09/202478,949 mi+6,682 mi
- 17/09/202478,960 mi+11 mi
- 09/09/202584,560 mi+5,600 mi
Average of roughly 6,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV66 CVS 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 (AV66 CVS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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