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BW66 WLX

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,066 mi
Last recorded76,066 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW66 WLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 76,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 76,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn through 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 65,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 7 Dec 2023 53,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 44,939 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 38,399 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 30,974 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 29 Nov 2019 22,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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BW66 WLX is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel 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 BW66 WLX, 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 BW66 WLX registered?

BW66 WLX is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 January 2017.

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The MOT history for BW66 WLX 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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