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BW17 OLA

2017 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,729 mi
Last recorded45,729 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 OLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 45,729 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 17 Feb 2025 39,955 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 34,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 30,654 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 22,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 18,736 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 18,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 16,809 miles
Pass 15 Jun 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 OLA is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

BW17 OLA is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is BW17 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 OLA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW17 OLA have outstanding finance?

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