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CV09 TVK

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,596 mi
Last recorded173,596 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 TVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 173,596 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers restricting inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2026 173,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers restricting inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2024 165,186 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 157,075 miles

Coolant leak BOTTLE ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF & OSF ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 146,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

advise sill covers fitted

advise undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2022 146,088 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

advise sill covers fitted

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,092 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,522 miles

both front tyres inner tread worn

Fail 5 Aug 2019 111,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

both front tyres inner tread worn

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,976 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 95,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 80,432 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 80,432 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,639 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 72,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 64,057 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 64,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 56,309 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,861 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 TVK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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