Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KM16 DFE

KM16 DFE

2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11/04/2016. Recorded mileage 115,763 miles. MOT valid until 20/12/2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2016 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/12/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
115,763 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/12/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1969cc

KM16 DFE Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
  • 115,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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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.

KM16 DFE Mileage History

  1. 19/03/201942,613 mi
  2. 12/08/201947,306 mi+4,693 mi
  3. 13/08/201947,306 mi
  4. 01/08/202061,475 mi+14,169 mi
  5. 07/08/202175,898 mi+14,423 mi
  6. 07/08/202175,898 mi
  7. 23/07/202289,571 mi+13,673 mi
  8. 25/01/202395,923 mi+6,352 mi
  9. 20/12/2023100,489 mi+4,566 mi
  10. 21/12/2023100,511 mi+22 mi
  11. 21/11/2024107,488 mi+6,977 mi
  12. 23/11/2024107,502 mi+14 mi
  13. 12/12/2025115,763 mi+8,261 mi

Average of roughly 10,860 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

KM16 DFE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 03:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volvo V40 (KM16 DFE) between March 2019 and December 2025.

The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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