2017 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · CT17 DWA
2017 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2017. Recorded mileage 52,500 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1498cc
CT17 DWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 52,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
CT17 DWA Mileage History
- 30/08/202234,673 mi
- 30/08/202340,269 mi+5,596 mi
- 31/08/202340,269 mi
- 06/09/202441,256 mi+987 mi
- 04/09/202552,500 mi+11,244 mi
Average of roughly 5,913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CT17 DWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volvo V40 (CT17 DWA) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- EGR valve and cooler clogging(Moderate)
VEA diesels build soot in the EGR system and begin to hesitate, warn or fail emissions tests if the car mostly does short trips.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springs(Moderate)
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
- Water ingress around windscreen and scuttle(Moderate)
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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