2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · SO16 FSJ
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/07/2016. Recorded mileage 69,905 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SO16 FSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 69,905 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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SO16 FSJ Mileage History
- 12/04/202244,492 mi
- 12/04/202350,826 mi+6,334 mi
- 05/03/202456,437 mi+5,611 mi
- 06/11/202460,285 mi+3,848 mi
- 06/11/202569,905 mi+9,620 mi
Average of roughly 7,117 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO16 FSJ 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 (SO16 FSJ) between April 2022 and November 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.
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