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YR17 URM

2017 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,388 mi
Last recorded71,388 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 URM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 71,388 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 71,386 miles

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

front pads discs worn rear discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2025 63,417 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,622 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2023 41,736 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 28,301 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 16,309 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 11,033 miles

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

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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YR17 URM is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR17 URM, 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 YR17 URM registered?

YR17 URM is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is YR17 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR17 URM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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