2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · OV66 WWU
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2016. Recorded mileage 95,178 miles. MOT valid until 16/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
OV66 WWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 95,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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.
OV66 WWU Mileage History
- 22/11/202256,119 mi
- 15/11/202362,180 mi+6,061 mi
- 15/10/202467,985 mi+5,805 mi
- 08/10/202580,521 mi+12,536 mi
- 18/08/202695,178 mi+14,657 mi
Average of roughly 10,453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV66 WWU 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 (OV66 WWU) between November 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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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