2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · PJ64 HOD
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2016. Recorded mileage 47,144 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
PJ64 HOD Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 47,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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.
PJ64 HOD Mileage History
- 24/10/201918,801 mi
- 24/10/201918,850 mi+49 mi
- 23/11/202023,138 mi+4,288 mi
- 29/11/202124,326 mi+1,188 mi
- 28/11/202228,318 mi+3,992 mi
- 07/08/202330,032 mi+1,714 mi
- 30/07/202434,822 mi+4,790 mi
- 30/07/202540,517 mi+5,695 mi
- 03/08/202647,144 mi+6,627 mi
Average of roughly 4,182 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
PJ64 HOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volvo V40 (PJ64 HOD) between October 2019 and August 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 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 (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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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