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AF17 BXD

2017 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,867 mi
Last recorded66,867 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 BXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 66,867 miles

Both front tyres are worn thin on the inner edge.

Both rear tyres are perished and wearing uneven.

TPMS light shows on the dash.

Pass 25 Jun 2025 60,592 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 60,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 52,460 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 52,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2023 46,787 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Slightly Worn + Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS Illuminated

Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,914 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 31,768 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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AF17 BXD 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 AF17 BXD, 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 AF17 BXD registered?

AF17 BXD is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AF17 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 BXD 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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