MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,769 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front no plate delaminating recommend replacement
Front number plate deteriorated recommend replace
Nearside Rear corrosion on floor and sill
both no plates delaminating
both number plates discoloured
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
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
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))
BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT DETERIORATING
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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
bottom ball joint boots cracking
front tyre tread low
rear brake discs corroding
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is PG51 DMU safe to buy?
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