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BD17 ETO

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,272 mi
Last recorded91,272 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 ETO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 91,272 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction minor chips (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 139,382 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,024 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 81,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,124 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats. ()

Fail 15 Jun 2021 61,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats. ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 53,749 miles
Pass 14 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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BD17 ETO is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD17 ETO, 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 BD17 ETO registered?

BD17 ETO is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is BD17 ETO safe to buy?

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