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AY17 LZU

2017 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,049 mi
Last recorded54,049 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 LZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 54,049 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 46,820 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 46,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 39,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 33,846 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2023 33,846 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald spot (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 27,301 miles

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

both rear tyres has slight distortion

Pass 27 Jul 2021 21,599 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight distortion on tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight distortion on tread

Pass 3 Aug 2020 16,710 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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AY17 LZU is a 2017 Volvo V40 in White 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 AY17 LZU, 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 AY17 LZU registered?

AY17 LZU is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AY17 LZU safe to buy?

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