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DS09 FJV

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,839 mi
Last recorded147,839 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 147,839 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 139,136 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 131,215 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 131,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 130,983 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke during fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2022 123,934 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 118,184 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 118,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on? (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 104,751 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 104,645 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 104,625 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2018 96,285 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,691 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 86,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,385 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 62,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,876 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,378 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,528 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has a small cut in outer side wall

service light on

Fail 18 Jun 2012 34,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has a small cut in the outer wall NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

service light on

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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DS09 FJV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DS09 FJV, 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 DS09 FJV registered?

DS09 FJV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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