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YP17 SPZ

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,738 mi
Last recorded192,738 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP17 SPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 192,738 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 187,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 180,839 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 180,838 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 166,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 166,285 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides smearing 26 19 flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 138,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to bald inner edge , scrubbing tyres off inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 138,604 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides 26" 19" flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished inner shoulder , tread torn exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to bald inner edge , scrubbing tyres off inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 108,017 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2021 108,017 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 84,440 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 84,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewallu (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 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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YP17 SPZ is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YP17 SPZ, 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 YP17 SPZ registered?

YP17 SPZ is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2017.

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