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AO09 NLV

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,972 mi
Last recorded122,972 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 NLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 122,972 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 122,949 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damage 215/50/zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL brake discs corroded / pitted

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 13 Jan 2023 122,946 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,303 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 204,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 190,570 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 169,356 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 151,738 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 143,770 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 136,305 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 124,701 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 124,701 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops splitting. Right rear upper tail light nw

Screen blades starting to smear.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 114,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 105,483 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops starting to split.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,808 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 NLV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO09 NLV, 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 AO09 NLV registered?

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

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