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CV09 FWB

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,222 mi
Last recorded130,222 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 FWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 130,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever travel high

plastic covers under vehicle +over outer sills obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2022 117,884 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/sidewall worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2022 117,884 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/sidewall worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 104,389 miles

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))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2021 104,387 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2020 96,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 96,671 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/ 50 R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape, 205/ 50 R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/ 50 R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape, 205/ 50 R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,494 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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CV09 FWB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CV09 FWB, 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 CV09 FWB registered?

CV09 FWB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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