2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · LW15 PEP
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2016. Recorded mileage 43,922 miles. MOT valid until 06/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sidcup (South East London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
LW15 PEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 43,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
LW15 PEP Mileage History
- 28/11/202225,576 mi
- 03/12/202225,595 mi+19 mi
- 07/02/202431,976 mi+6,381 mi
- 06/02/202538,154 mi+6,178 mi
- 06/02/202643,922 mi+5,768 mi
Average of roughly 5,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LW15 PEP 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 (LW15 PEP) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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