2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · WD16 MWV
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2016. Recorded mileage 66,719 miles. MOT valid until 02/05/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
WD16 MWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 66,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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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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.
WD16 MWV Mileage History
- 04/05/202229,038 mi
- 03/05/202334,016 mi+4,978 mi
- 29/04/202441,095 mi+7,079 mi
- 30/04/202550,962 mi+9,867 mi
- 29/04/202666,719 mi+15,757 mi
Average of roughly 9,453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WD16 MWV 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 (WD16 MWV) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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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