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YL17 DYF

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,169 mi
Last recorded49,169 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 DYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 49,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 49,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 44,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 40,069 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 40,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 33,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 27,220 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 27,220 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 22,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2020 17,791 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 17,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YL17 DYF is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YL17 DYF, 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 YL17 DYF registered?

YL17 DYF is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2017.

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