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DS03 CJS

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

58,376 mi
Last recorded58,376 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 CJS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 58,376 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 60,336 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 54,994 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 54,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 50,936 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 48,927 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,718 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 45,859 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 45,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 28,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 43,578 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 43,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 18,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 42,464 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 39,332 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 39,153 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,118 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 37,158 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 37,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,818 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 35,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 33,406 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,491 miles

Emissions too clean for tester.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,347 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 25,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 13,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 13,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 9,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2012 9,581 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS03 CJS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DS03 CJS, 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 DS03 CJS registered?

DS03 CJS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is DS03 CJS safe to buy?

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