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E1 CDG

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,508 mi
Last recorded80,508 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 CDG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 80,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 126,977 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 7 Aug 2025 126,974 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 May 2025 70,625 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 70,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 123,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 60,992 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 60,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,409 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 22 Aug 2023 118,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 May 2023 53,488 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 111,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit. cracking edges + misshaping (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 May 2022 46,285 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,171 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 13 Aug 2021 105,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Jun 2021 39,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 19,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,656 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 May 2019 90,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))

front brake discs corroding

Pass 19 May 2018 84,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 May 2017 77,673 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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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E1 CDG is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E1 CDG, 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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E1 CDG is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2017.

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