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BK17 GHX

2017 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

422,750 mi
Last recorded422,750 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 GHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 422,750 miles

Nearside suspect CV joint issue

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 422,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside suspect CV joint issue

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 373,968 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 314,071 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 313,156 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2023 250,161 miles

Nearside Rear slightly stepping/ feathering on inner side

Offside Rear heavily stepping/ feathering on inner side

Fail 10 Mar 2023 250,160 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play + rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear slightly stepping/ feathering on inner side

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

Offside Rear heavily stepping/ feathering on inner side

Pass 18 Feb 2022 117,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,616 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 46,342 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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BK17 GHX 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 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 BK17 GHX, 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 BK17 GHX?

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What year was BK17 GHX registered?

BK17 GHX is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BK17 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 GHX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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