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BF17 WDX

2017 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,386 mi
Last recorded60,386 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 WDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 60,386 miles

All tyres cracked on sidewall and slightly out of shape

Both rear shocks soft

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Wipers poor

Fail 29 Aug 2025 60,386 miles

All tyres cracked on sidewall and slightly out of shape

Both rear shocks soft

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Wipers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2024 57,234 miles

Both nearside tyres worn on sidewalls

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Exhaust corroded

Front inner pads appear low

Rear number plate poor condition

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2023 51,797 miles

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2023 51,797 miles

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

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

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2022 45,500 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 45,493 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 39,008 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 35,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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BF17 WDX is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF17 WDX, 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 BF17 WDX registered?

BF17 WDX is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is BF17 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 WDX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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