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J2 MSG

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,013 mi
Last recorded59,013 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 MSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 59,013 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 54,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 47,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 40,346 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 33,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 23,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 19,013 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and slightly stepping on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and slightly stepping on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 12,400 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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J2 MSG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J2 MSG, 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 J2 MSG registered?

J2 MSG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is J2 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 MSG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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