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237D386

2009 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,778 mi
Last recorded115,778 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration237D386
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 115,778 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 115,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 115,323 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 114,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 112,893 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 112,893 miles

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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237D386 is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,914 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 237D386, 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 17 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 237D386 registered?

237D386 is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is 237D386 safe to buy?

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