2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · DF66 NJN
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2016. Recorded mileage 34,880 miles. MOT valid until 11/01/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
DF66 NJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 34,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
DF66 NJN Mileage History
- 05/01/202319,503 mi
- 05/01/202319,503 mi
- 05/01/202424,839 mi+5,336 mi
- 17/12/202446,392 km
- 06/01/202634,880 mi
Average of roughly 5,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DF66 NJN 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 (DF66 NJN) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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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