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J222 LOU

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,816 mi
Last recorded10,816 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 LOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 10,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 10,291 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2024 9,616 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2024 9,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 8,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022 8,395 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 7,633 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2020 6,964 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2020 6,964 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 5,162 miles

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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J222 LOU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J222 LOU, 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 J222 LOU registered?

J222 LOU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is J222 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J222 LOU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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