2016 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · FC02 LDC
2016 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 14/04/2016. Recorded mileage 104,505 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1498cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FC02 LDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2025
- 104,505 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: 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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FC02 LDC Mileage History
- 21/04/202391,779 mi
- 18/04/202498,770 mi+6,991 mi
- 23/04/202498,836 mi+66 mi
- 14/04/2025104,501 mi+5,665 mi
- 18/04/2025104,505 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FC02 LDC 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 (FC02 LDC) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2025 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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