2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · SC65 YPU
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29/01/2016. Recorded mileage 83,983 miles. MOT valid until 28/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
SC65 YPU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 83,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
SC65 YPU Mileage History
- 18/01/201918,201 mi
- 01/02/202023,699 mi+5,498 mi
- 12/01/202127,096 mi+3,397 mi
- 11/01/202234,224 mi+7,128 mi
- 30/08/202239,232 mi+5,008 mi
- 28/08/202351,294 mi+12,062 mi
- 26/08/202461,286 mi+9,992 mi
- 30/08/202461,326 mi+40 mi
- 30/08/202461,326 mi
- 21/08/202573,341 mi+12,015 mi
- 27/08/202683,983 mi+10,642 mi
Average of roughly 8,649 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
SC65 YPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volvo V40 (SC65 YPU) between January 2019 and August 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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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