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AV09 PFF

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,461 mi
Last recorded145,461 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 PFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 145,461 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 140,666 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrakes only works if applied slowly

Pass 6 Feb 2024 135,561 miles

Handbrake only works when applied slowly. Safety feature? Benefit given.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Jan 2024 135,220 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working Ensure wipers clear screen once fixed (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possibly incorrectly fitted bult (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working Ensure wipers clear screen once fixed (3.5 (a))

Handbrake only works when applied slowly. Safety feature? Benefit given.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2023 129,121 miles

engine vibration poss dual mass fault

Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,996 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,716 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 113,617 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 113,617 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside and outside edges (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,513 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 74,633 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edger.

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

Fail 31 May 2016 74,633 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edger.

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

Pass 28 May 2015 69,086 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 57,076 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 44,503 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 32,908 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to have uneven tread wear

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 PFF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PFF, 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 PFF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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