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BK17 PFY

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,279 mi
Last recorded57,279 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 PFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 57,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 50,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 45,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 45,285 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 40,331 miles

Both front tyres 3mm of tread approx slight wear on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2023 40,331 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres 3mm of tread approx slight wear on edges

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,167 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 29,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 25,631 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 PFY is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

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

Is BK17 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 PFY 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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