2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · P8 MWL
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2016. Recorded mileage 185,810 miles. MOT valid until 11/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
P8 MWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 185,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted 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.
P8 MWL Mileage History
- 10/07/2023131,861 mi
- 10/07/2024154,705 mi+22,844 mi
- 12/07/2024154,706 mi+1 mi
- 07/07/2025175,759 mi+21,053 mi
- 13/07/2026185,810 mi+10,051 mi
Average of roughly 17,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P8 MWL 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 (P8 MWL) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front outer ”; “Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (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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