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903 APO

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,381 mi
Last recorded100,381 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration903 APO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 100,381 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 90,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,364 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken off but secure (6.1.2 (a))

radiator support badly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,466 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 79,463 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/wr16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,621 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 74,620 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/wr16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,210 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 71,209 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,435 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,581 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,447 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,649 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,953 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal tread limit

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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903 APO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 903 APO, 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 903 APO registered?

903 APO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is 903 APO safe to buy?

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