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AP17 KWJ

2017 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,423 mi
Last recorded111,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 KWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 111,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 95,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 79,307 miles

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 79,304 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 66,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 66,487 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 51,159 miles

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On Wing Mirror Body (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 51,159 miles

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On Wing Mirror Body (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 36,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,769 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light crack in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 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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AP17 KWJ is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc 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 AP17 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

AP17 KWJ is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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