2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · JS17 BOW
2017 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/10/2017. Recorded mileage 203,904 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1969cc
JS17 BOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 203,904 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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JS17 BOW Mileage History
- 29/10/202290,570 mi
- 03/11/2023126,167 mi+35,597 mi
- 01/11/2024161,738 mi+35,571 mi
- 05/11/2025203,328 mi+41,590 mi
- 12/11/2025203,904 mi+576 mi
Average of roughly 37,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS17 BOW 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 (JS17 BOW) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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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