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BL17 WXG

2017 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,226 mi
Last recorded22,226 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 WXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 22,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 20,793 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 20,175 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 19,770 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 18,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads are 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 16,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 16,130 miles
Pass 6 Jun 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 WXG is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

BL17 WXG is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2017.

Is BL17 WXG safe to buy?

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