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AD17 ELC

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,499 mi
Last recorded87,499 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 ELC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 87,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 87,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2025 80,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 74,060 miles

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Fail 16 Mar 2024 74,060 miles

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

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Pass 18 Mar 2023 64,710 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 47,576 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 38,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 32,408 miles

BOTH rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges.

Fail 15 Feb 2020 32,408 miles

BOTH rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AD17 ELC is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD17 ELC, 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 AD17 ELC registered?

AD17 ELC is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is AD17 ELC safe to buy?

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