2017 Volvo V40 · 44,742 MOT tests
2017 Volvo V40 reliability
2017 Volvo V40s fail 20.5% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 V40 years (44,742 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- 20.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 46,316
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 44,742
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 8.4% of tests fail here (174% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volvo V40
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.4%
- Tyres7.4%
- Brakes3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.96%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.13%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.96%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.45%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.12%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.9%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.9%)
Other years
Every Volvo V40 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volvo V40 reliable?
2017 Volvo V40s fail 20.5% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 V40 years (44,742 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volvo V40 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.96% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.13% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volvo V40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volvo V40 shows 46,316 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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