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BL17 SPV

2017 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,273 mi
Last recorded80,273 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 SPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 80,273 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 75,909 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 70,860 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 66,100 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 66,007 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,377 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 54,704 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 54,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Oct 2020 54,699 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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 SPV is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SPV, 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 BL17 SPV?

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What year was BL17 SPV registered?

BL17 SPV is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 June 2017.

Is BL17 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 SPV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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