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BJ17 NCD

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,492 mi
Last recorded56,492 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 NCD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 56,492 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 56,491 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 49,872 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 42,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 42,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 37,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 34,577 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 34,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 29,801 miles

Nearside Front Damage to inside of alloy but no crack

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Damage to inside of alloy but no crack

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 25,723 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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BJ17 NCD is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ17 NCD, 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

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What year was BJ17 NCD registered?

BJ17 NCD is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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