2017 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · GU17 WOV
2017 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 15/04/2017. Recorded mileage 42,380 miles. MOT valid until 23/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1498cc
GU17 WOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 42,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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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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.
GU17 WOV Mileage History
- 25/04/202332,068 mi
- 25/04/202435,476 mi+3,408 mi
- 10/04/202538,402 mi+2,926 mi
- 10/04/202538,402 mi
- 10/04/202642,380 mi+3,978 mi
Average of roughly 3,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GU17 WOV 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 (GU17 WOV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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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