2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · SL16 SDV
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20/06/2016. Recorded mileage 74,102 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
SL16 SDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 74,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
SL16 SDV Mileage History
- 26/04/202467,850 mi
- 05/06/202467,855 mi+5 mi
- 02/09/202467,968 mi+113 mi
- 26/08/202574,085 mi+6,117 mi
- 27/08/202574,102 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 4,680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL16 SDV 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 (SL16 SDV) between April 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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