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BK17 MZY

2017 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,816 mi
Last recorded117,816 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 MZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 117,816 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents

sill covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents to both sides

under body covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents

under engine covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents

Fail 30 Jan 2026 117,816 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents

sill covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents to both sides

under body covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents

under engine covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents

Pass 7 Feb 2025 103,196 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 4 Mar 2024 90,558 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 4 Mar 2024 90,558 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,273 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 61,673 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 61,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 1 Jul 2020 55,891 miles
Pass 2 Apr 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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BK17 MZY is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK17 MZY, 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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BK17 MZY is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 April 2017.

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