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BM17 VJA

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,062 mi
Last recorded73,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 VJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 73,062 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 70,022 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 58,430 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 47,993 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2024 47,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 27 May 2023 38,780 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2023 38,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2022 33,221 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 27,173 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 27,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 25,969 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 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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BM17 VJA is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

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

Is BM17 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 VJA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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