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YS17 VXO

2017 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,161 mi
Last recorded64,161 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 VXO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 64,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 64,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 53,884 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 53,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 48,833 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 48,833 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 42,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Surface blocks starting to separate from carcase. Worn to 3.0 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 42,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Surface blocks starting to separate from carcase. Worn to 3.0 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 35,575 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 35,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working also hole in lamp / cracked (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 26,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 20,556 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 20,556 miles

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

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

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 VXO is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

YS17 VXO is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2017.

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The MOT history for YS17 VXO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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