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BD17 ETV

2017 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,456 mi
Last recorded43,456 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 ETV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 43,456 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 43,456 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 39,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 35,946 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 31,981 miles
Fail 8 May 2023 31,896 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 27,244 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 22,880 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 20,851 miles
Pass 2 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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BD17 ETV is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD17 ETV, 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

How do I check the history of BD17 ETV?

You can check the full history of BD17 ETV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD17 ETV registered?

BD17 ETV is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 April 2017.

Is BD17 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 ETV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD17 ETV have outstanding finance?

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