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J111 SPM

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,265 mi
Last recorded122,265 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 SPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 122,265 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 115,319 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,373 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 105,889 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 101,204 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 101,176 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,816 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 94,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

zero emissions

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,781 miles

zero emissions

Fail 29 Jun 2020 88,778 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

zero emissions

Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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J111 SPM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 48,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J111 SPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J111 SPM registered?

J111 SPM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is J111 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 SPM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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