Official DVLA Record

2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · PN16 VRF

PN16 VRF

2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21/03/2016. Recorded mileage 60,449 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2016 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/06/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
60,449 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1969cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This 2016 Volvo V40 presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile with an improving maintenance trajectory, highlighted by a clean pass recorded on June 16, 2025 at 60,449 miles with zero defects. The history reveals a remarkably clean inspection record across recent years, shifting from a technical administrative failure on September 6, 2024 at 53,766 miles that was immediately rectified and passed the following day, into completely fault-free testing periods. Previous owners maintained the vehicle to a high standard, avoiding the accumulation of persistent advisory items or structural corrosion typically seen in neglected examples of this age. The mileage accumulation follows a consistent and moderate trajectory that aligns well with the ten-year age of the vehicle, averaging roughly six thousand miles annually. The odometer progressed from 40,036 miles on August 26, 2022 to 46,702 miles by August 26, 2023, before climbing to 53,766 miles in September 2024 and finally reaching 60,449 miles in June 2025. This steady usage pattern indicates regular operation rather than prolonged periods of storage, which helps prevent component seizure and battery degradation while ensuring that moving parts receive consistent thermal cycles. Prospective buyers should still conduct a thorough physical inspection of consumable mechanical systems despite the pristine test sheets, paying close attention to brake pad thickness, disc condition, and suspension bushes. The complete absence of historical advisories suggests that previous owners addressed wear items proactively or that components have not yet reached their wear limits, but a manual check of the lower control arms, coil springs, and exhaust integrity remains essential during a pre-purchase viewing. Verifying the operation of the electronic parking brake and checking for any hidden dampness in the footwells will complete a thorough assessment of this otherwise well-preserved Swedish hatchback.

PN16 VRF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
  • 60,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

PN16 VRF Mileage History

  1. 26/08/202240,036 mi
  2. 26/08/202346,702 mi+6,666 mi
  3. 06/09/202453,766 mi+7,064 mi
  4. 07/09/202453,766 mi
  5. 16/06/202560,449 mi+6,683 mi

Average of roughly 7,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PN16 VRF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (PN16 VRF) between August 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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