2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · GS61 BBS
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09/05/2016. Recorded mileage 94,102 miles. MOT valid until 08/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
GS61 BBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 94,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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.
GS61 BBS Mileage History
- 03/08/202254,685 mi
- 10/08/202365,116 mi+10,431 mi
- 05/08/202475,808 mi+10,692 mi
- 16/07/202586,800 mi+10,992 mi
- 05/08/202694,102 mi+7,302 mi
Average of roughly 9,841 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GS61 BBS 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 (GS61 BBS) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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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