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D16 MPS

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,982 mi
Last recorded100,982 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 MPS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 100,928 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 97,099 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 93,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,864 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 89,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 84,737 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,358 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,292 miles

n/s/r tyre treads misshaped

Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,381 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,835 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,994 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,416 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,827 miles

nsf outer pad 90%% worn

osr tyre 2mm center tread

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,083 miles

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

nsr upper tail light 1of2 not working

nsr wheel rim inner bent

Fail 23 Oct 2012 41,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr wheel rim inner bent

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

nsr upper tail light 1of2 not working

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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D16 MPS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 D16 MPS, 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 D16 MPS registered?

D16 MPS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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