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YS17 VKW

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,642 mi
Last recorded66,642 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 VKW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 66,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 56,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 43,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread close to cords grit in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 43,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread close to cords grit in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 32,685 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 22,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 19,393 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 19,393 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 14,434 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 VKW is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS17 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

YS17 VKW is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2017.

Is YS17 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS17 VKW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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