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AU17 UDW

2017 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 UDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 84,845 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,398 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 72,386 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2023 59,821 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 47,632 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 42,094 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 42,093 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s rear out of shape and large split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front low, no visible tread on edge and cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 33,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,628 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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AU17 UDW is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU17 UDW, 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 AU17 UDW registered?

AU17 UDW is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is AU17 UDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 UDW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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