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BK17 NBD

2017 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,417 mi
Last recorded75,417 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,417 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 75,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,466 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging off mirror ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre marked in yellow ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 51,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 31,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 28,921 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 28,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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 NBD is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel 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 BK17 NBD, 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 BK17 NBD registered?

BK17 NBD is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2017.

Is BK17 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 NBD 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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