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AK66 SRU

2017 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,082 mi
Last recorded67,082 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 SRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 67,082 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 63,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 57,886 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 57,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 50,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,612 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 44,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,851 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 43,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 33,527 miles

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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AK66 SRU is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK66 SRU, 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.

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What year was AK66 SRU registered?

AK66 SRU is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is AK66 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 SRU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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