2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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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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
- 19/03/201942,613 mi
- 12/08/201947,306 mi+4,693 mi
- 13/08/201947,306 mi
- 01/08/202061,475 mi+14,169 mi
- 07/08/202175,898 mi+14,423 mi
- 07/08/202175,898 mi
- 23/07/202289,571 mi+13,673 mi
- 25/01/202395,923 mi+6,352 mi
- 20/12/2023100,489 mi+4,566 mi
- 21/12/2023100,511 mi+22 mi
- 21/11/2024107,488 mi+6,977 mi
- 23/11/2024107,502 mi+14 mi
- 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
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))”.
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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