2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · FT16 HFS
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/08/2016. Recorded mileage 69,583 miles. MOT valid until 15/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
FT16 HFS Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 69,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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.
FT16 HFS Mileage History
- 26/07/201941,102 mi
- 16/07/202043,042 mi+1,940 mi
- 16/07/202149,470 mi+6,428 mi
- 17/07/202149,470 mi
- 30/06/202253,978 mi+4,508 mi
- 30/06/202358,064 mi+4,086 mi
- 16/07/202461,374 mi+3,310 mi
- 08/07/202563,853 mi+2,479 mi
- 26/06/202669,583 mi+5,730 mi
Average of roughly 4,116 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
FT16 HFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volvo V40 (FT16 HFS) between July 2019 and June 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 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: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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