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YY17 GXF

2017 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,615 mi
Last recorded61,615 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 GXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 61,615 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 61,136 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 53,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 48,556 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 45,603 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 38,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 38,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 27,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 27,984 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NAIL (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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YY17 GXF is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

YY17 GXF is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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