2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · GP65 BOS
2017 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2017. Recorded mileage 53,142 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,142 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.
GP65 BOS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 53,142 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: 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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GP65 BOS Mileage History
- 05/07/202232,011 mi
- 06/07/202232,011 mi
- 16/06/202338,523 mi+6,512 mi
- 04/07/202445,759 mi+7,236 mi
- 04/07/202553,142 mi+7,383 mi
Average of roughly 7,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP65 BOS 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 (GP65 BOS) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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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