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BP17 PYS

2017 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,129 mi
Last recorded64,129 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 PYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 64,129 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH have cuts and inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH have cuts and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Chips) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 64,129 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH have cuts and inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH have cuts and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Chips) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 54,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 47,037 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 38,575 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 31,233 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 31,222 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 29,388 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 19 May 2020 29,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 17 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 5 May 2020 29,374 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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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BP17 PYS is a 2017 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BP17 PYS, 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 BP17 PYS registered?

BP17 PYS is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2017.

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