Volvo V40 R Design D2 (2016)
2016 Volvo V40 R Design D2
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2016 Volvo V40 R Design D2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Volvo V40 R-Design D2 diesel is a below-average performer on MOT, with a first-time pass rate of 69.3% compared to the UK average of 80%—meaning roughly 3 in 10 owners will face repair bills before their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be minor compliance issues rather than safety risks.
At 67,400 miles median, these cars are running slightly harder than average for their age, yet they're returning almost no advisories (0.0 per vehicle), which suggests they're fundamentally sound when they do pass. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on whatever kept nearly a third of similar cars off the road—likely exhaust emissions or fluid leaks—and factor in the possibility of repair costs before first test.
What to check before buying a 2016 Volvo V40 R Design D2
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Volvo V40 R Design D2
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 148 | 69.1% | 0.36 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 71.4% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Volvo V40 R Design D2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Volvo V40 R Design D2 vehicles fall between 55,008 and 81,302 miles.
2016 Volvo V40 R Design D2 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 84 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Found a specific Volvo V40 R Design D2?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.