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AV17 SVF

2017 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,207 mi
Last recorded80,207 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 SVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 80,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake back plates corroded

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service due light on dash

Fail 14 Apr 2026 80,207 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake back plates corroded

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service due light on dash

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 75,508 miles

Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 75,508 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 Also tyres worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,236 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 68,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks/cuts on sidewall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,287 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,878 miles
Pass 23 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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AV17 SVF is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV17 SVF, 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 AV17 SVF registered?

AV17 SVF is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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