2016 Volvo V40 2L R-Design 5dr — £8,490 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 24 April 2026 | Newport
£8,490
73,000 miles | Diesel | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-14%
Below Market
Value Retention
65/100
Slow Depreciation
Our Verdict
50
/100
This 2016 Volvo V40 2L R-Design 5dr is listed at £8,490 by The Car Link in Newport. It has 73,000 miles on the clock. At 14% below the market average of £9,836, this looks competitively priced based on 39 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £885/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
73,000 miles
Engine
2L
Doors
5
Seats
5
CO2
89 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Yes
Road Tax
£20/yr
Monthly Payment
£160.39/mo
All Features & Equipment (76)
12V Socket - Front and Rear Tunnel Console17in Alloy Wheels - Ixion III - Diamond Cut-Matt Black62 Litre Fuel TankA-Pillar Parking Ticket HolderABS - Anti-Lock Brake System and EBA - Emergency Brake AssistActive TFT Crystal Drivers Information DisplayAdaptive Brake Lights including High Level LED Brake LightAdjustable Front Centre ArmrestAnti-Theft Alarm including Immobiliser - Volume Sensor and Level SensorAutofolding Power Door Mirrors with Ground LightsAutomatic Headlight Levelling SystemBluetooth Handsfree SystemBursting BlueCity SafetyCruise ControlDAB - Digital Audio Broadcasting RadioDrivers Side Knee AirbagDSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control including Advanced Stability Control and Torque VectoringDual Stage Driver and Passenger AirbagsDynamic ChassisECC - Electronic Climate Control including Pollen FilterFloor MatsFrameless Rear View MirrorFront and Rear Power WindowsFront Centre Armrest with Cupholders and StorageFront Door Tread PlatesFront Reading - Footwell and Theatre LightsFront Sports Seats with Additional Side SupportHeight Adjustable Tiltable Driver Seat with Lumbar SupportHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering ColumnHigh Performance SoundHill Start AssistHome Safe and Approach LightingIC - Inflatable CurtainsIDIS - Intelligent Driver Information SystemIlluminated Gear KnobIlluminated Vanity MirrorsInformation CentreISOFIX Attachment - Outer Rear SeatsKey Integrated Remote Control Central Locking including Fuel Flap with Deadlocking System and Auto Open-Close Power WindowsLeather Steering Wheel with Chrome Deco and R-Design LogoLED Headlights incorporating Day Running LightsLoad Cover - Cargo AreaLockable GloveboxLocking Wheel NutsManual Child Locks - Rear DoorsPassenger Airbag Cut-Off SwitchPedestrian Airbag TechnologyR-Design Front Door Tread PlatesR-Design Front GrilleR-Design Lower Front Nose and Rear DiffuserR-Design Sports - CharcoalR-Design Twin Exhaust PipesRain Sensor - Automatic Windscreen Wiper ActivationRear Park AssistRear Reading - Theatre and Front Door Side Step IlluminationRear Seat Armrest and CupholdersRear Tailgate EmblemRoof SpoilerSensus Connect with High Performance SoundSilk Metal Window Trim SurroundSilver Matt Door MirrorsSIPS - Side Impact Protection System and Dual Chamber SIPS AirbagsSpeed LimiterSpeed Sensitive SteeringSports Pedals and Floor MatsStealth Aluminium TrimSteering Wheel Remote Audio ControlsTempa Spare Wheel and JackTyre Pressure Monitoring SystemTyre Sealant Kit and CompressorVersatile Split Folding Rear Seats - 60-40Visible VIN PlateWarning TriangleWHIPS - Whiplash Protection System - Front SeatsWinter Pack
Below MarketListed at £8,490 vs market average of £9,836 (-14%)
Market Low
£5,479
Market Average
£9,836
Market High
£42,000
Comparables
39 listings
Based on 39 comparable Volvo V40 listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£706/year
Mileage Impact
Holding Value
£89/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Slow Depreciation
£885/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £10,701 (£-2,211)
Mileage-predicted: £9,602 (£-1,112)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-795/yr | 10k mi/yr £-885/yr | 15k mi/yr £-974/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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