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A17 GVL

1998 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,342 mi
Last recorded54,342 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 54,342 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,167 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 28 Mar 2023 45,554 miles

underbody corroded / undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,553 miles

front strut top mounts slight play

underbody corroded / undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2020 45,274 miles

Front upper strut mounts have slight play

Rear brakes slight bind

Rear seats folded flat

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,147 miles

Front Upper slight play in strut top mounts both sides

slight bind rear wheels

underbody coated in underseal

Fail 9 Apr 2019 44,147 miles

Front Upper slight play in strut top mounts both sides

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rubber disconnected (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight bind rear wheels

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,671 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 30,922 miles

offside rear tyre has deep cracks to side wall/tread area this requires inspection outside the scope of MOT

Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,443 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 24,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A17 GVL is a 1998 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 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 A17 GVL, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 GVL registered?

A17 GVL is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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