2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · GD17 VRG
2017 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/07/2017. Recorded mileage 86,741 miles. MOT valid until 23/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1969cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GD17 VRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 86,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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GD17 VRG Mileage History
- 20/12/202252,384 mi
- 22/01/202459,380 mi+6,996 mi
- 24/01/202459,387 mi+7 mi
- 16/01/202572,862 mi+13,475 mi
- 21/01/202686,741 mi+13,879 mi
Average of roughly 11,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GD17 VRG MOT History
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 (GD17 VRG) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))”.
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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