2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · VC03 SJC
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/11/2016. Recorded mileage 68,897 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,897 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.
VC03 SJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 68,897 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: Below Average
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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VC03 SJC Mileage History
- 23/06/202259,119 mi
- 23/06/202259,122 mi+3 mi
- 07/06/202362,181 mi+3,059 mi
- 24/06/202465,607 mi+3,426 mi
- 16/06/202568,897 mi+3,290 mi
Average of roughly 3,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VC03 SJC 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 (VC03 SJC) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 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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