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YS17 ZXF

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,313 mi
Last recorded208,313 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 ZXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 208,313 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs getting worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 181,728 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 181,725 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 157,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 128,226 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 95,439 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2021 95,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,777 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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YS17 ZXF is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

YS17 ZXF is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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