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A10 HWL

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,280 mi
Last recorded127,280 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 HWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 127,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 104,529 miles

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 62,070 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2021 44,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has nail in inner shoulder

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 3 Dec 2020 42,301 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 40,065 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 40,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 35,934 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 35,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads touching discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 30,843 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 30,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Front registration plate deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 27,711 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 24,806 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,746 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,048 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,215 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 14,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A10 HWL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A10 HWL, 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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A10 HWL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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