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BN17 VFV

2017 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,686 mi
Last recorded125,686 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 VFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 125,686 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 111,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 94,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2024 94,934 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2023 80,531 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,435 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 46,343 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 39,851 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 39,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear has a nail in tread

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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BN17 VFV is a 2017 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel 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 BN17 VFV, 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 BN17 VFV?

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What year was BN17 VFV registered?

BN17 VFV is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is BN17 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 VFV 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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