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B9 ARM

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,192 mi
Last recorded95,192 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 ARM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 95,192 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 90,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 85,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,051 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 73,950 miles

Additive tank on rear axle has a slight leak of fluid

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is very uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,013 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,673 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,474 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,256 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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B9 ARM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B9 ARM, 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 B9 ARM registered?

B9 ARM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is B9 ARM safe to buy?

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