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DG17 WLK

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,910 mi
Last recorded94,910 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 WLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 94,910 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 94,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 80,923 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 80,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 66,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,829 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 56,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 53,838 miles

Front tyres wearing edges tread

Nearside Rear Inner edge wearing low

Offside Rear Inner tyre stepping

minor leak exhaust gas under bonnet

Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,319 miles

minor leak exhaust gases under bonnet

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,372 miles
Pass 2 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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DG17 WLK 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 DG17 WLK, 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 WLK registered?

DG17 WLK is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 April 2017.

Is DG17 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG17 WLK 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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