2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KS16 RFO
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05/07/2016. Recorded mileage 81,457 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
KS16 RFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 81,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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.
KS16 RFO Mileage History
- 08/07/202357,826 mi
- 11/07/202463,948 mi+6,122 mi
- 12/07/202572,931 mi+8,983 mi
- 11/07/202681,452 mi+8,521 mi
- 11/07/202681,457 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KS16 RFO 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 (KS16 RFO) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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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