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AE17 TWG

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,788 mi
Last recorded81,788 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 TWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 81,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 72,870 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 72,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm And Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm And Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 67,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm And Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm And Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 56,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm And Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 40,152 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 40,148 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 33,168 miles

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

Pass 15 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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AE17 TWG is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE17 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

AE17 TWG is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is AE17 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 TWG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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