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AE17 TXF

2017 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,921 mi
Last recorded72,921 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 TXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 72,921 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 72,915 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 63,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 55,190 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 55,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 47,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,031 miles

Offside Front tyre close to limit cracked between tread pattern

Pass 12 Nov 2020 28,679 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,378 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 TXF is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 AE17 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

AE17 TXF is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is AE17 TXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 TXF 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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