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DG17 OUX

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,855 mi
Last recorded94,855 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 94,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,133 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 82,132 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise to replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front x2 tyres bald on inner edges--advise to replace

Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm,worn/balding on inner edge and side wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and side wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits on inner sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 45,886 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 36,708 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 OUX is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUX, 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 OUX registered?

DG17 OUX is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is DG17 OUX safe to buy?

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