2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · YL65 XAF
2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08/02/2016. Recorded mileage 77,302 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1969cc
YL65 XAF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 77,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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.
YL65 XAF Mileage History
- 14/01/201924,126 mi
- 15/01/201924,126 mi
- 28/02/202037,262 mi+13,136 mi
- 20/02/202140,461 mi+3,199 mi
- 21/02/202246,497 mi+6,036 mi
- 02/03/202351,872 mi+5,375 mi
- 29/02/202454,218 mi+2,346 mi
- 29/02/202454,218 mi
- 26/03/202454,461 mi+243 mi
- 20/03/202566,555 mi+12,094 mi
- 25/03/202677,302 mi+10,747 mi
Average of roughly 7,394 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
YL65 XAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volvo V40 (YL65 XAF) between January 2019 and March 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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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