2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · GL17 VLF
2017 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22/05/2017. Recorded mileage 54,947 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- 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.
GL17 VLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 54,947 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: Good
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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GL17 VLF Mileage History
- 25/03/202345,251 mi
- 09/03/202449,289 mi+4,038 mi
- 15/03/202553,311 mi+4,022 mi
- 21/03/202654,947 mi+1,636 mi
- 21/03/202654,947 mi
Average of roughly 3,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL17 VLF 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 (GL17 VLF) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 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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