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P40 MDF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

222,420 mi
Last recorded222,420 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 MDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 222,420 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 210,622 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 197,735 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 184,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 172,840 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 172,838 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top shocker mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 162,195 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 153,724 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 145,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 127,669 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 109,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 109,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,483 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,370 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Plastic undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some comonents

Fail 11 Sep 2015 95,370 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Plastic undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some comonents

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 54,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,900 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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P40 MDF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P40 MDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P40 MDF registered?

P40 MDF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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