2017 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · DF17 UPY
2017 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 23/06/2017. Recorded mileage 29,600 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1498cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DF17 UPY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 29,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DF17 UPY Mileage History
- 14/06/202213,310 mi
- 16/06/202318,652 mi+5,342 mi
- 14/06/202425,228 mi+6,576 mi
- 09/06/202529,600 mi+4,372 mi
Average of roughly 5,453 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DF17 UPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volvo V40 (DF17 UPY) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- EGR valve and cooler clogging(Moderate)
VEA diesels build soot in the EGR system and begin to hesitate, warn or fail emissions tests if the car mostly does short trips.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springs(Moderate)
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
- Water ingress around windscreen and scuttle(Moderate)
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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