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BT17 VSE

2017 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,880 mi
Last recorded65,880 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 VSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,880 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,544 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 49,360 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 49,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,392 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 41,391 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 36,176 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 29,489 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 24,679 miles

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

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 VSE is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol 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 BT17 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

BT17 VSE is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is BT17 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 VSE 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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