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CU09 NBN

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,730 mi
Last recorded101,730 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 NBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 101,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,893 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 97,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre of tread,3,mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 97,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre of tread,3,mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,328 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 93,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT RACK PINION (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective WIPER BLADE SPLIT. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,935 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,214 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 77,214 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,MM ACROSS TREAD. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,851 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 68,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working L.E.D TYPE (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working L.E.D TYPE (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 63,678 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 63,678 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working SIDELIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 57,063 miles

n/s/f tyre cut to outer wall not to cords

Pass 22 May 2014 49,843 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 49,843 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 42,178 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 42,178 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2012 35,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 35,041 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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CU09 NBN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CU09 NBN, 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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CU09 NBN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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