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BK17 AEA

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,854 mi
Last recorded30,854 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 AEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 30,854 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 27,317 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 23,555 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 20,116 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 15,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 12,307 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 12,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre bald on inner edge (cords exposed), tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pump was wet with fuel, no visible leak when running

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, bald on inner edge, tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 10,050 miles

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

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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BK17 AEA is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 BK17 AEA, 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 BK17 AEA registered?

BK17 AEA is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is BK17 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 AEA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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