2017 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · CV17 SYW
2017 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2017. Recorded mileage 45,421 miles. MOT valid until 21/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1498cc
CV17 SYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 45,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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.
CV17 SYW Mileage History
- 15/06/202229,389 mi
- 15/06/202334,666 mi+5,277 mi
- 13/06/202440,891 mi+6,225 mi
- 04/06/202544,324 mi+3,433 mi
- 22/01/202645,421 mi+1,097 mi
Average of roughly 4,446 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CV17 SYW 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 (CV17 SYW) between June 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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