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YY17 SKV

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,161 mi
Last recorded59,161 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 SKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 59,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 53,126 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 47,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 47,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 41,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2022 27,324 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 27,317 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 24,570 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 24,570 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2020 21,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre punctured with screw

Pass 21 Apr 2020

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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 SKV is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

YY17 SKV is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is YY17 SKV safe to buy?

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