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BK17 VHJ

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,599 mi
Last recorded58,599 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 VHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 58,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,407 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 52,034 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 52,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 46,286 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,055 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 32,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 VHJ is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VHJ, 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 VHJ?

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What year was BK17 VHJ registered?

BK17 VHJ is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is BK17 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 VHJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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