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BR09 EAN

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,769 mi
Last recorded61,769 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR09 EAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 61,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 52,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 52,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 42,691 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 32,708 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 24,462 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 19,355 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 19,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BR09 EAN is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BR09 EAN, 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 BR09 EAN registered?

BR09 EAN is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is BR09 EAN safe to buy?

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