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YX17 YTA

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

129,828 mi
Last recorded129,828 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX17 YTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 129,828 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 121,218 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 114,843 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 104,299 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 104,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,684 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,250 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 72,250 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,523 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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YX17 YTA is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel 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 YX17 YTA, 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 YX17 YTA registered?

YX17 YTA is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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