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YY17 AVM

2017 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,804 mi
Last recorded151,804 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 AVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 151,804 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 125,485 miles

Rear Shock absorbers are knocking internally at full travel

Fail 11 Mar 2025 125,485 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor not attached. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers are knocking internally at full travel

Pass 20 Mar 2024 112,669 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 112,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,759 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 90,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 74,767 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,457 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 56,457 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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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YY17 AVM is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY17 AVM, 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 YY17 AVM registered?

YY17 AVM is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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