2016 Volvo V40 · 51,750 MOT tests
2016 Volvo V40 reliability
2016 Volvo V40s fail 24.2% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 13 V40 years (51,750 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- 24.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 56,316
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,750
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 9.5% of tests fail here (103% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volvo V40
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.5%
- Tyres7.8%
- Lights and electrics4.4%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.49%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.24%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.98%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.39%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.38%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.32%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.94%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.61%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.2%)
Other years
Every Volvo V40 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volvo V40 reliable?
2016 Volvo V40s fail 24.2% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 13 V40 years (51,750 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volvo V40 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.49% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.24% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volvo V40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volvo V40 shows 56,316 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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