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BL17 NZY

2017 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

43,512 mi
Last recorded43,512 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 NZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 43,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 37,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 35,588 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 35,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 34,067 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 24,893 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 24,893 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 16,881 miles
Pass 8 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 NZY is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol 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 BL17 NZY, 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 NZY registered?

BL17 NZY is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is BL17 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 NZY 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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