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AP17 GNF

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,169 mi
Last recorded72,169 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 GNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 72,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 57,779 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 50,697 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,787 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outerside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2021 38,120 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outerside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,627 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2020 30,627 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

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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AP17 GNF is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP17 GNF, 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 AP17 GNF registered?

AP17 GNF is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is AP17 GNF safe to buy?

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