2016 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · RN09 SAM
2016 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 26/11/2016. Recorded mileage 55,994 miles. MOT valid until 28/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1498cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RN09 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 55,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
RN09 SAM Mileage History
- 21/02/202243,121 mi
- 16/02/202345,831 mi+2,710 mi
- 11/12/202347,242 mi+1,411 mi
- 29/10/202451,273 mi+4,031 mi
- 09/10/202555,994 mi+4,721 mi
Average of roughly 3,545 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN09 SAM 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 (RN09 SAM) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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.