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BT17 OSX

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,375 mi
Last recorded79,375 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 OSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 79,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 79,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 68,364 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Central rear view mirror damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 68,364 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Windscreen wipers smearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Central rear view mirror damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 68,327 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 has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 59,657 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2023 50,819 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2023 50,819 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 36,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 25,097 miles
Pass 11 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 OSX is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol 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 BT17 OSX, 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 BT17 OSX registered?

BT17 OSX is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 May 2017.

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