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YW17 CWU

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,509 mi
Last recorded79,509 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW17 CWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 79,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 72,084 miles

Central Front Inner Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower 7 pin adaptor fitted to 13 pin euro socket

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 67,109 miles

Central Front Inner Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower 7 pin adaptor fitted to 13 pin euro socket

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,512 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 63,511 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

Fail 15 Jul 2022 48,925 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,926 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 32,852 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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YW17 CWU is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 YW17 CWU, 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 YW17 CWU registered?

YW17 CWU is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is YW17 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW17 CWU 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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