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BW17 PMU

2017 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,290 mi
Last recorded119,290 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 PMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 119,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 119,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre slow puncture

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm + inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 100,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 88,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inside edges + nsf 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,103 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,446 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 42,166 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2020 28,009 miles
Pass 22 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 PMU is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

BW17 PMU is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is BW17 PMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 PMU 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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