2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · LP16 SZX
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15/06/2016. Recorded mileage 79,883 miles. MOT valid until 10/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
LP16 SZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 79,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LP16 SZX Mileage History
- 20/01/202244,587 mi
- 01/02/202354,692 mi+10,105 mi
- 02/02/202463,628 mi+8,936 mi
- 30/01/202571,082 mi+7,454 mi
- 21/01/202679,883 mi+8,801 mi
Average of roughly 8,817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP16 SZX 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 (LP16 SZX) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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