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BG17 GYZ

2017 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 GYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 65,560 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))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 65,557 miles

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

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 30 Nov 2024 51,972 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 41,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 29,450 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 29,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 19,193 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 15,955 miles
Pass 16 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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BG17 GYZ is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,498cc 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 BG17 GYZ, 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 BG17 GYZ registered?

BG17 GYZ is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2017.

Is BG17 GYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 GYZ 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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