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2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · YM65 HDO

YM65 HDO

2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2016. Recorded mileage 105,308 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2016 · Sheffield
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 26/02/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/11/2026)
Recorded Mileage
105,308 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/02/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/11/2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
1969cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by its clean recent MOT history. The most recent test conducted in February 2026 at 105,308 miles resulted in no recorded defects, following a period of clean passes in 2023 and 2025. This trend suggests that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a standard that keeps the primary mechanical and safety components operating within acceptable parameters without requiring immediate intervention. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per year. Between February 2023 and February 2025, the car covered 20,075 miles, while the subsequent year saw 11,652 miles recorded. The brief failure noted on February 5th February 2024 at 82,553 miles, followed by a pass just four days later at 82,559 miles, indicates a minor consumable or adjustment-related issue that was addressed promptly rather than a pattern of chronic mechanical failure. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to wear at the 100,000-mile mark. While the MOT record is clean of structural corrosion, the mileage warrants a close check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and rubber mounts for signs of tearing, as these often degrade after this distance. Given the lack of recorded brake advisories, specific attention should be paid to the condition of the brake discs and calipers to ensure no binding or uneven wear has developed since the last test in February.

YM65 HDO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
  • 105,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

YM65 HDO Mileage History

  1. 27/02/202375,581 mi
  2. 05/02/202482,553 mi+6,972 mi
  3. 08/02/202482,559 mi+6 mi
  4. 24/02/202593,656 mi+11,097 mi
  5. 09/02/2026105,308 mi+11,652 mi

Average of roughly 10,073 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YM65 HDO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Jun 2026, 15:38
MOT Analysis

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 (YM65 HDO) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 February 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 (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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