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BL17 RPU

2017 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,395 mi
Last recorded36,395 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 RPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 36,395 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 28,664 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 28,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 22,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 19,050 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 13,395 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 13,388 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 13,051 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 8,655 miles
Pass 11 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 RPU is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

BL17 RPU is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is BL17 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 RPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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