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BC17 FSL

2017 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,147 mi
Last recorded37,147 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 FSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 37,147 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 37,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 31,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 26,882 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 22,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 17,900 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 17,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 13,834 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 11,236 miles

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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BC17 FSL is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC17 FSL, 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 BC17 FSL registered?

BC17 FSL is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is BC17 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 FSL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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