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A1 XCB

2017 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,901 mi
Last recorded42,901 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XCB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 42,901 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 35,686 miles

tpms warning light on

Pass 5 Dec 2023 30,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 27,071 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 27,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 23,160 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 18,131 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 17,384 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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A1 XCB is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A1 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

A1 XCB is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is A1 XCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 XCB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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