2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · GF17 BTO
2017 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/03/2017. Recorded mileage 82,041 miles. MOT valid until 21/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1969cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GF17 BTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 82,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
GF17 BTO Mileage History
- 18/01/202454,333 mi
- 22/01/202454,381 mi+48 mi
- 28/06/202461,474 mi+7,093 mi
- 29/06/202461,474 mi
- 22/09/202582,041 mi+20,567 mi
Average of roughly 16,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF17 BTO 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 (GF17 BTO) between January 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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