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BW17 KCU

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,806 mi
Last recorded114,806 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 KCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 114,806 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 114,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 105,938 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 94,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 82,235 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 64,673 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,144 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 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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BW17 KCU is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW17 KCU, 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

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What year was BW17 KCU registered?

BW17 KCU is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is BW17 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 KCU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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