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CV09 KGU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,992 mi
Last recorded125,992 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 KGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 125,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both On Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 125,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both On Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 116,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Zero peak detected on emissions test

Pass 31 Aug 2022 103,561 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 93,452 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 83,246 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 83,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,027 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 75,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,642 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,125 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,208 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,733 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,494 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,734 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 37,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,529 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 20,560 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 KGU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV09 KGU, 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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CV09 KGU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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