2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · T29 TAH
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12/04/2016. Recorded mileage 85,320 miles. MOT valid until 02/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
T29 TAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 85,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
T29 TAH Mileage History
- 28/01/202378,812 mi
- 27/01/202481,457 mi+2,645 mi
- 30/01/202481,461 mi+4 mi
- 22/01/202583,795 mi+2,334 mi
- 13/01/202685,320 mi+1,525 mi
Average of roughly 2,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T29 TAH 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 (T29 TAH) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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