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DG17 GZN

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,042 mi
Last recorded99,042 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 GZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 99,042 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 94,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 90,028 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 89,987 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 85,174 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads low ///

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread 2.1.mm /// (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and tread 2.1 mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 85,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on dash /// (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads low ///

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread 2.1.mm /// (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and tread 2.1 mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,726 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,726 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,340 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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DG17 GZN is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG17 GZN, 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 DG17 GZN registered?

DG17 GZN is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2017.

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