2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · NJ66 OSB
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 33,202 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ66 OSB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 33,202 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.
NJ66 OSB 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 (NJ66 OSB) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both Rear Tyres ( Sidewalls ) 225 50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
NJ66 OSB Mileage History
- 18/10/202220,101 mi
- 16/10/202323,732 mi+3,631 mi
- 15/10/202427,667 mi+3,935 mi
- 16/10/202427,669 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/202533,202 mi+5,533 mi
Average of roughly 4,382 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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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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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
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 failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
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