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2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · KJ17 RLZ

KJ17 RLZ

2017 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 82,015 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2017 · Borehamwood (Luton)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 09 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
82,015 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 09 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1969cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT test results. The most recent inspection conducted on 20 June 2025 at 82,015 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This trend of perfect passes over the last five years suggests a stable maintenance regime where the owner has proactively addressed any mechanical or structural issues that typically trigger failures on this platform. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,113 miles per annum. Between July 2021 at 32,490 miles and July 2024 at 69,622 miles, the car covered roughly 37,000 miles, maintaining a steady usage pattern. The subsequent 12,393 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests align with this history of regular use, which mitigates the risk of seal degradation or degraded drivetrain components often associated with stationary, low-mileage vehicles. While the digital record shows no recurring faults with suspension bushes or binding calipers, a physical inspection should focus on standard wear items appropriate for this mileage bracket. A buyer should verify the condition of the front coil springs and shock absorbers, as these often show fatigue around 80,000 miles. Given the lack of previous advisories, the structural integrity of the rear arches and sills appears sound, but a visual check for surface corrosion remains standard professional practice for a Volvo of this age.
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KJ17 RLZ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
  • 82,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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KJ17 RLZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volvo V40 (KJ17 RLZ) between July 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

KJ17 RLZ Mileage History

  1. 01/07/202243,100 mi
  2. 10/07/202359,183 mi+16,083 mi
  3. 08/07/202469,622 mi+10,439 mi
  4. 20/06/202582,015 mi+12,393 mi

Average of roughly 13,101 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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