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AO09 FWP

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,979 mi
Last recorded156,979 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 156,979 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 156,979 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 148,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Rear reflector been repaired with reflective tape (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Fail 9 Sep 2024 148,482 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Pass 19 Sep 2023 140,496 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 140,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 134,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 134,152 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 126,751 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe lower flange nuts badly rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak from header tank

Fail 25 Mar 2021 126,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe lower flange nuts badly rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front headlamp main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak from header tank

Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air intake hose taped up

Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,074 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 107,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,399 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2000 miles left of life (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,413 miles

both n/s tyres look underinfated

front and rear brake imbalance

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

windscreen damage

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,702 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 30 Mar 2015 64,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

o/s/r upper sidelight inoperative

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,724 miles

front discs slightly worn and front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 28 Mar 2014 57,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs slightly worn and front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,403 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 22 Mar 2013 39,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 27 Mar 2012 23,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,696 miles

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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AO09 FWP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO09 FWP, 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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AO09 FWP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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