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D5 VLV

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,151 mi
Last recorded145,151 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 VLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 145,151 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 145,151 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 139,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 129,670 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 121,093 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear sill cover damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2021 114,487 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear sill cover damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,115 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,282 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 96,282 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,588 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,588 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 92,515 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,807 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 79,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 68,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,064 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,357 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,042 miles

Sill covers fitted

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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D5 VLV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D5 VLV, 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 D5 VLV registered?

D5 VLV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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