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AF17 UAR

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,011 mi
Last recorded107,011 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 UAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 107,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 105,742 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 86,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear brake pads worn thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2023 86,130 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear brake pads worn thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,446 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 67,446 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn on inner edge showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 51,104 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edges / small cuts in tyre

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2020 51,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged small cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cuts in tyre / cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edges / small cuts in tyre

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AF17 UAR is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 42,458 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF17 UAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 9 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF17 UAR?

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What year was AF17 UAR registered?

AF17 UAR is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is AF17 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 UAR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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