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BW17 ERJ

2017 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,912 mi
Last recorded92,912 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 ERJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 92,912 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 76,693 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 58,480 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge bold

Pass 25 Apr 2023 42,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 29,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x4 cuts in tread 2mm only on tread advice changing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 29,929 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x4 cuts in tread 2mm only on tread advice changing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 18,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall scuffed kerb damage

Pass 3 Jun 2020 15,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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BW17 ERJ is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW17 ERJ, 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 BW17 ERJ registered?

BW17 ERJ is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is BW17 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 ERJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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