2016 Volvo V40 2L R-Design 5dr — £8,490 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Swineshead, Boston
£8,490
64,071 miles | Diesel | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-28%
Below Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
50
/100
This 2016 Volvo V40 2L R-Design 5dr is listed at £8,490 by Strategic Vehicle Solutions in Swineshead. It has 64,071 miles on the clock. At 28% below the market average of £11,755, this looks competitively priced based on 40 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £3,194/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.
Year
2016
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Trim
2L R-Design 5dr
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
Blue
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gearbox
Manual
Mileage
64,071 miles
Engine
2L
Doors
5
Seats
5
CO2
94 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Yes
Road Tax
£20/yr
Monthly Payment
£174.09/mo
All Features & Equipment (85)
12V Socket - Front12V Socket - Rear17in Alloy Wheels - Ixion Matt Black8in Active TFT Crystal Drivers Instrument DisplayA-Pillar Parking Ticket HolderABS - Anti-Lock Brake SystemAdaptive Brake LightsAdvanced Stability Control and Torque VectoringAirbags - Drivers Dual StageAirbags - Dual Chamber SIPSAirbags - Passenger Dual StageAmplifier 45W x4Anti-Theft AlarmArmrest - Front Centre with StorageArmrest - Front/SlidingArmrest - Rear CentreBluetooth Handsfree SystemCentral Locking - RemoteCharcoal HeadliningChassis - ComfortChrome Window TrimCity SafetyClimate Control - ElectronicColour Display Screen - 5inCupholders - FrontCupholders - RearDAB - Digital Audio Broadcasting RadioDashboard - CharcoalDeadlock SystemDoor Mirrors - Body ColouredDoor Mirrors - Power Folding with Ground LightsDoor Mirrors - Silver Matt (R-Design)Driver Knee AirbagDynamic Stability ControlEBA - Emergency Brake AssistanceElectric Windows - Front and RearExhaust Pipes - Twin (R-Design)Floor Mats - Sports (R-Design)Front Footwell LightingFront Reading - Footwell and Theatre LightsFront Reading LightsHeadlights - Levelling SystemHeadlights - Tunnel SensorHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering ColumnHigh Level LED Brake LightHigh Performance Audio SystemHill Start AssistHome Safe and Approach LightingIC - Inflatable CurtainsIDIS - Intelligent Driver Information SystemIlluminated Gear KnobImmobiliserInformation CentreISOFIX Child Seat Preparation - RearLED Day Running LightsLevel SensorLocking Wheel NutsMulticolour Theatre LightingPassenger Airbag Cut-Off SwitchPedestrian Airbag TechnologyPollen FilterPower BlueR-Design Aluminium TrimR-Design Sports - CharcoalRain SensorRoof SpoilerSeats - Front Height AdjustmentSide Marker IlluminationSIPS - Side Impact Protection SystemSpare Wheel and Jack KitSpeakers x8Speed LimiterSpeed Sensitive SteeringSports Pedals - Aluminium (R-Design)Steering Wheel - Leather/Sports (R-Design) with LogoSteering Wheel Remote Audio ControlsTraction ControlTyre Pressure Monitoring SystemTyre Sealant Kit and CompressorUSB/iPod InputVersatile Split Folding Rear Seats - 60-40Volume SensorWarning TriangleWHIPS - Whiplash Protection System - Front SeatsWinter Pack
Below MarketListed at £8,490 vs market average of £11,755 (-28%)
Market Low
£5,990
Market Average
£11,755
Market High
£42,000
Comparables
40 listings
Based on 40 comparable Volvo V40 listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£706/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£1,244/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£3,194/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £10,701 (£-2,211)
Mileage-predicted: £10,966 (£-2,476)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,950/yr | 10k mi/yr £-3,194/yr | 15k mi/yr £-4,438/yr
Based on 97 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
50
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
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