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CP17 GHY

2017 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,482 mi
Last recorded78,482 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP17 GHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 78,482 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 69,896 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,632 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front strut mount noisy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 60,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 50,979 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 43,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2020 43,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 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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CP17 GHY is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red 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 CP17 GHY, 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 CP17 GHY registered?

CP17 GHY is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is CP17 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP17 GHY 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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