2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · BN16 FFJ
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09/03/2016. Recorded mileage 108,557 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
BN16 FFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 108,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
BN16 FFJ Mileage History
- 18/03/202499,628 mi
- 10/04/202499,630 mi+2 mi
- 08/04/2025103,365 mi+3,735 mi
- 08/04/2026108,557 mi+5,192 mi
- 08/04/2026108,557 mi
Average of roughly 4,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN16 FFJ 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 (BN16 FFJ) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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