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B5 RBH

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,626 mi
Last recorded34,626 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RBH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 34,626 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 31,779 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 29,289 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 26,473 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 24,391 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 21,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 20,245 miles
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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B5 RBH is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B5 RBH, 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 B5 RBH registered?

B5 RBH is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is B5 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 RBH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B5 RBH have outstanding finance?

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