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DG17 OVD

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,685 mi
Last recorded80,685 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 80,685 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing towards inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,087 miles

Bonnet open warning on dash, Bonnet secure and latched properly.

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 70,083 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 60,530 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 49,635 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 45,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 35,768 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 18,443 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 18,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 18,165 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 OVD 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 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 DG17 OVD, 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 OVD registered?

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

Is DG17 OVD safe to buy?

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