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YS17 VKV

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,715 mi
Last recorded74,715 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 VKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 74,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,731 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 67,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 61,282 miles

Front to rear underbody panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

Pass 8 Sep 2022 52,949 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 42,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has x4 nails in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,506 miles
Pass 26 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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YS17 VKV is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel 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 YS17 VKV, 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 YS17 VKV registered?

YS17 VKV is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 June 2017.

Is YS17 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS17 VKV 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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