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PG51 DMU

2005 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,769 mi
Last recorded141,769 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V40112,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 DMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 141,769 miles

front no plate delaminating recommend replacement

Pass 30 Oct 2024 139,135 miles

Front number plate deteriorated recommend replace

Pass 1 Nov 2023 130,891 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion on floor and sill

both no plates delaminating

Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,768 miles

both number plates discoloured

Fail 1 Nov 2022 128,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both number plates discoloured

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2021 127,068 miles

BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOTS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

WIPER LINCKAGE

Pass 27 Nov 2020 123,826 miles

BOTH BOTTOM BALL BOOTS CRACKING

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS STARTING TO WEEP OIL

BPOTH NO PLATES DETERIORATING

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 111,418 miles

BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jun 2019 111,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened STRUT MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2018 103,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHS PERISHING

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS BOOT FULL

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,445 miles

bottom ball joint boots cracking

front tyre tread low

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 24 May 2016 90,336 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 90,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 85,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 80,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 80,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 76,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2013 76,180 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 71,340 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 71,328 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 66,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2009 60,066 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 60,066 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 56,908 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 56,908 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 50,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 44,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PG51 DMU is a 2005 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PG51 DMU, 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 21 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PG51 DMU registered?

PG51 DMU is a 2005 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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