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BL17 OOA

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,967 mi
Last recorded41,967 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 OOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 41,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 39,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,699 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 33,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 30,100 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,481 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 OOA is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL17 OOA, 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

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What year was BL17 OOA registered?

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

Is BL17 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 OOA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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