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2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · DS17 AAY

DS17 AAY

2017 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 83,290 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2017 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 09 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
83,290 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 09 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2017
Engine
1969cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This Volvo V40 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing its MOT tests. The most recent entry on 7 October 2025 at 83,290 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows a failure on the same day, the lack of listed defects suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative correction rather than a mechanical failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a nine year old vehicle. The car covered 12,358 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, which is slightly higher than its overall average of 9,254 miles per year. A more modest increase of 9,632 miles occurred between October 2024 and October 2025. This steady progression indicates the vehicle has been in regular use and has not suffered from the degradation associated with long periods of standing. The absence of any advisories or failures across five years of testing is unusual for a vehicle of this age. No issues regarding suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust emissions have been flagged since October 2022. This suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very light duty cycle. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of common V40 wear points that MOT testers occasionally overlook. Focus on the condition of the brake pads and the depth of the tyre treads, as these consumables are not highlighted in the clean record. Checking for any signs of chassis corrosion or leaks from the engine bay will confirm if the mechanical condition matches the pristine DVSA history.

DS17 AAY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
  • 83,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
38
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Volvo V40

Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

DS17 AAY Mileage History

  1. 11/10/202252,694 mi
  2. 05/10/202360,932 mi+8,238 mi
  3. 04/10/202473,658 mi+12,726 mi
  4. 07/10/202583,290 mi+9,632 mi
  5. 07/10/202583,290 mi

Average of roughly 10,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DS17 AAY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 04:52
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volvo V40 (DS17 AAY) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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