2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · BL16 ULV
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 81,758 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL16 ULV Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 81,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
BL16 ULV Mileage History
- 22/08/201939,400 mi
- 16/08/202045,417 mi+6,017 mi
- 03/08/202150,035 mi+4,618 mi
- 20/08/202254,290 mi+4,255 mi
- 05/07/202357,792 mi+3,502 mi
- 10/07/202357,796 mi+4 mi
- 11/07/202467,176 mi+9,380 mi
- 04/07/202577,421 mi+10,245 mi
- 07/07/202577,421 mi
- 06/07/202681,756 mi+4,335 mi
- 06/07/202681,758 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,164 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
BL16 ULV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volvo V40 (BL16 ULV) between August 2019 and July 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
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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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
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 failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
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