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AE17 TFJ

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,863 mi
Last recorded125,863 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 TFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 125,863 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 125,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2025 116,009 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 80,420 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,100 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 70,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,842 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,523 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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AE17 TFJ is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE17 TFJ, 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 AE17 TFJ registered?

AE17 TFJ is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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