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AV09 OHT

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,318 mi
Last recorded166,318 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 OHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 166,318 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 160,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 151,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge/nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 151,179 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge/ nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 142,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 134,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 130,988 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 122,972 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust back box corroded not excesive (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 112,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 107,656 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,510 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 106,510 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 106,365 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover

under tray

Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,907 miles

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,015 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 May 2012 53,943 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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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AV09 OHT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AV09 OHT, 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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AV09 OHT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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