2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · WF16 DNJ
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/03/2016. Recorded mileage 64,304 miles. MOT valid until 30/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
WF16 DNJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 64,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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.
WF16 DNJ Mileage History
- 06/03/201935,528 mi
- 09/04/202043,094 mi+7,566 mi
- 02/07/202043,094 mi
- 01/07/202147,153 mi+4,059 mi
- 24/06/202251,646 mi+4,493 mi
- 22/06/202355,533 mi+3,887 mi
- 27/06/202355,577 mi+44 mi
- 20/06/202459,621 mi+4,044 mi
- 17/06/202562,398 mi+2,777 mi
- 29/06/202664,304 mi+1,906 mi
Average of roughly 3,933 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
WF16 DNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volvo V40 (WF16 DNJ) between March 2019 and June 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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