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BT17 NSK

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,442 mi
Last recorded85,442 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 NSK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 85,442 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 65,214 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 48,608 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 47,848 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 20,497 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 20,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 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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BT17 NSK is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel 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 BT17 NSK, 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 BT17 NSK?

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What year was BT17 NSK registered?

BT17 NSK is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is BT17 NSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 NSK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT17 NSK have outstanding finance?

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