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BL17 EZZ

2017 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

129,759 mi
Last recorded129,759 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 EZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 129,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 110,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr trailing arm forward bush worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr trailing arm forward bush worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 110,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr trailing arm forward bush worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr trailing arm forward bush worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 100,616 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 87,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,431 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 67,431 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jul 2020 53,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 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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BL17 EZZ is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 BL17 EZZ, 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 BL17 EZZ registered?

BL17 EZZ is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is BL17 EZZ safe to buy?

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