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YL17 VNO

2017 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,632 mi
Last recorded85,632 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 VNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 85,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint between front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 85,632 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint between front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 70,073 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,914 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 53,913 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,813 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,611 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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YL17 VNO is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL17 VNO registered?

YL17 VNO is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 August 2017.

Is YL17 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 VNO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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