2016 Volvo V40 2.0 D2 Inscription

Overview

• Make: Volvo
• Model: V40
• Trim: Inscription
• Version: 2.0 D2 Inscription Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (118 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 87,812 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 118 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 89 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 2016 Volvo V40 Inscription is 87,812 miles. Its asking price of £5,999 is £8 below the AskCar estimate of £6,007. The AskCar estimate draws on 842 Volvo V40 adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this advert 99 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £300. The latest MOT recorded 96,550 miles, above the advertised mileage. Check this with the dealer. MOT records show an expiry date of 2 March 2027. It is advertised by The Big Motor Company in Hull. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £8 (under 1%) under the AskCar estimate of £6,007.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 842 priced Volvo V40 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2016 Volvo V40 with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £7,000: the median of the 131 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Volvo V40 has been on sale for at least 99 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 July 2026 at £6,299. Its asking price is now £5,999, £300 less. The latest price cut was seen on 16 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 July 2026: £6,299
• 16 September 2026: £5,999

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 2 March 2027.

It failed its MOT on 18 February 2026 (windscreen washer not working; obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior; offside headlamp damaged; nearside front coil spring corroded & offside front.

Mileage at that test: 96,550 miles. The advert says 87,812 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Advertised mileage is about 10,400 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2016 Volvo V40 on AskCar.

Similar cars

5 other 2016 Volvo V40 Inscription 2.0 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,995 to £8,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volvo V40 Inscription, 2.0 diesel hatchback, grey. Mileage: 100,800 miles. Price: £4,995, £1,004 less than this car. Dealer: Ashley Vehicle Solutions in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-v40-2016-483a37b89475
• 2016 Volvo V40 Inscription, 2.0 diesel hatchback, blue. Mileage: 107,000 miles. Price: £5,290, £709 less than this car. Dealer: Werrington Motor Sales in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-v40-2016-b0f18518a20c
• 2016 Volvo V40 Inscription, 2.0 diesel hatchback, blue. Mileage: 44,662 miles. Price: £8,695, £2,696 more than this car. Dealer: Hampton Car Sales in Milton Malsor. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-v40-2016-5f22adbaab35