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AU17 ZDS

2017 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,816 mi
Last recorded76,816 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 ZDS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 76,816 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,939 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 62,853 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 52,804 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 52,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 42,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,896 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 29,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,934 miles

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

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

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

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 ZDS is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

AU17 ZDS is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AU17 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 ZDS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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