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YR17 URP

2017 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,659 mi
Last recorded64,659 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 URP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 64,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,443 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2025 58,433 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2024 53,400 miles

Central Engine Cover and Undertrays Fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2024 53,385 miles

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

Central Engine Cover and Undertrays Fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f droplink upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 41,979 miles

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

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

Under Trays fitted Front-Rear

Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,025 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 36,025 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,351 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 30,351 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 4 Jul 2020 30,237 miles

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

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 URP is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol 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 YR17 URP, 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 YR17 URP registered?

YR17 URP is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is YR17 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR17 URP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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