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J77 MSC

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,444 mi
Last recorded143,444 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 MSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 143,444 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sweat. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 143,444 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sweat. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 136,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front offside front track rod has slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2024 136,505 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front offside front track rod has slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,913 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 128,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 114,125 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 92,812 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 92,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,949 miles

Under trays fitted covering underside components.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 50,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,866 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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J77 MSC is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J77 MSC, 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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J77 MSC is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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