2017 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · LP17 WKF
2017 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27/06/2017. Recorded mileage 85,266 miles. MOT valid until 26/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1498cc
LP17 WKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 85,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
LP17 WKF Mileage History
- 02/12/202124,341 mi
- 28/11/202238,428 mi+14,087 mi
- 19/12/202393,076 mi+54,648 mi
- 16/12/202471,122 mi-21,954 mi
- 01/12/202585,266 mi+14,144 mi
Average of roughly 15,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LP17 WKF 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 (LP17 WKF) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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