2017 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · LR17 ORU
2017 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 17/03/2017. Recorded mileage 48,838 miles. MOT valid until 22/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1498cc
LR17 ORU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 48,838 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
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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.
LR17 ORU Mileage History
- 02/03/202333,409 mi
- 08/03/202438,394 mi+4,985 mi
- 12/03/202543,883 mi+5,489 mi
- 17/03/202648,837 mi+4,954 mi
- 23/03/202648,838 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR17 ORU 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 (LR17 ORU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 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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