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AY17 VKM

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,235 mi
Last recorded88,235 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 VKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 88,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 88,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 79,623 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 68,057 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 69,057 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 58,911 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 57,988 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 55,111 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,715 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 45,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 VKM is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 AY17 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

AY17 VKM is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is AY17 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 VKM 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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