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YX17 OTK

2017 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,630 mi
Last recorded96,630 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX17 OTK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 96,630 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 87,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

front brake disc faces deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2024 79,492 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2023 71,080 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,936 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,659 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 49,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 49,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 40,730 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 40,725 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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YX17 OTK is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX17 OTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX17 OTK registered?

YX17 OTK is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is YX17 OTK safe to buy?

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