2016 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · DL66 EHD
2016 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29/11/2016. Recorded mileage 81,098 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1498cc
DL66 EHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 81,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
DL66 EHD Mileage History
- 05/06/202361,802 mi
- 31/05/202470,916 mi+9,114 mi
- 31/05/202470,916 mi
- 17/05/202576,621 mi+5,705 mi
- 02/06/202681,098 mi+4,477 mi
Average of roughly 6,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DL66 EHD 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 (DL66 EHD) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner part (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner part (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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