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A1 ORC

2017 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,960 mi
Last recorded42,960 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ORC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 42,960 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 41,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,990 miles

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

Front front subframe has surface corrosion

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))

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

Rear exhaust system has corrosion over the majority of it

Rear rear subframe/suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2022 36,507 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 36,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 35,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 31,104 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 31,104 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020

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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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A1 ORC is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 42,458 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 A1 ORC, 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 9 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A1 ORC registered?

A1 ORC is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 June 2017.

Is A1 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 ORC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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