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YR17 WMK

2017 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,561 mi
Last recorded63,561 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 WMK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 63,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 3x permits now re positioned outside of swept area, 1x phone holder placed onto seat. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade end is split, smeary generally. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tyre is going out of shape, has a nail in the tread and is worn low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked from side, extends into swept area but not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 49,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 41,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads wearing low

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 30,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/r16/92v 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 24,510 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 24,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/r16/92v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 14,305 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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YR17 WMK is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 WMK, 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 WMK registered?

YR17 WMK is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is YR17 WMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR17 WMK 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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