2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KS66 VMK
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2016. Recorded mileage 121,809 miles. MOT valid until 21/11/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
KS66 VMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 121,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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.
KS66 VMK Mileage History
- 02/02/2023101,047 mi
- 05/02/2024107,811 mi+6,764 mi
- 22/04/2025116,852 mi+9,041 mi
- 21/11/2025121,809 mi+4,957 mi
- 22/11/2025121,809 mi
Average of roughly 7,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KS66 VMK 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 (KS66 VMK) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (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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