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AV17 ULJ

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,536 mi
Last recorded100,536 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 ULJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 100,536 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 86,646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 73,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 61,159 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,964 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,133 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,632 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 23,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 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 ULJ is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV17 ULJ registered?

AV17 ULJ is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AV17 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 ULJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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