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A28 CDM

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,341 mi
Last recorded199,341 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 CDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 199,341 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 188,297 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 185,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 180,444 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 179,777 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside inner cv boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 154,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 133,077 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 133,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 113,165 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R & O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 113,162 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R & O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 99,143 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 99,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 84,526 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 84,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 72,698 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,484 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,039 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 28,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A28 CDM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A28 CDM, 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 A28 CDM registered?

A28 CDM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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