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BM17 TBO

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,391 mi
Last recorded30,391 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 TBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 30,391 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 30,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 27,512 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 27,512 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2024 23,735 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 20,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 17,437 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing and stepped

o/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 27 Jul 2021 14,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only plus cut in outer tyre wall no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 14,090 miles

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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BM17 TBO is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc 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 BM17 TBO, 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 BM17 TBO registered?

BM17 TBO is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is BM17 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 TBO 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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