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BV17 ULK

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,159 mi
Last recorded46,159 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 ULK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 46,159 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 46,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 39,683 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 39,683 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 33,343 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 33,343 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel to the stop (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 26,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 26,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges chords close 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,909 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 17,925 miles

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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BV17 ULK is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV17 ULK, 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 BV17 ULK registered?

BV17 ULK is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is BV17 ULK safe to buy?

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